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Walruses
The walruses are closely allied to the seals, being, like them, carnivorous mammals modified for an aquatic life. From the true seals they differ in their immense size and fat, clumsy form, also in the structure of their hind feet, which can be turned forward so as to assist in supporting the animal when on shore; and in the enormous tusks in the upper jaw which represent the canine teeth. Another peculiarity of the walruses is found in the horny flaps which terminate the toes and project out beyond the claws.
