. Elements of zoölogy. Zoology. MAMMALIA. 34; mon skunk is almost entirely nocturnal, feeding upon mice, insects, and various kinds of food. They hibernate in midwinter. Otters.—The otter (Lutra) (Fig. 371) has representa- tives in nearly every part of the globe. The North Amer- ican species is generally found upon the banks of streams, in which its burrow or nest is built. The sea-otter (Enhy- dra) (Fig. 369) is twice as large as the above, attaining a. ;.- «-^m . Fig. 369.—Sea-otter (Enhydra marina), showing the front paws and the hind webbed feet. weight of eighty pounds, and is found on th
. Elements of zoölogy. Zoology. MAMMALIA. 34; mon skunk is almost entirely nocturnal, feeding upon mice, insects, and various kinds of food. They hibernate in midwinter. Otters.—The otter (Lutra) (Fig. 371) has representa- tives in nearly every part of the globe. The North Amer- ican species is generally found upon the banks of streams, in which its burrow or nest is built. The sea-otter (Enhy- dra) (Fig. 369) is twice as large as the above, attaining a. ;.- «-^m . Fig. 369.—Sea-otter (Enhydra marina), showing the front paws and the hind webbed feet. weight of eighty pounds, and is found on the Pacific coast of America and Asia. Its habits are almost identical with those of the seal. In warm weather they proceed up the rivers, returning to the sea in winter, passing nearly their entire time in the water, eating and even rearing and nursing their young in the kelp-beds. The front feet are short with small claws, the hind ones being perfect swim- ming-flippers with long toes and stout claws. Their teeth are rounded and adapted for crushing crustaceans, mol- lusks, or fish.* Their fur is an extremely rich brown. * The sea-otters are remarkable for their playfulness. When ap- proached, they place one paw over the eyes, as if shielding them from. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Holder, Charles Frederick, 1851-1915; Holder, Joseph Bassett, 1824-1888, joint author. New York : D. Appleton and company
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