Some of the bodies had been there for years and were nearly skeletal, while others, fresh from the funeral home, still bore toe tags.
But of course, such an extraordinary man would not be associated with just ordinary cats; about half of the animals bear extra toes, typically on their forepaws.
Each foot bore three toes which ended in large, fissured phalanges bearing claws that may have been used for digging up roots and bulbs.
Each toe bore a hooflike ungual which was sheathed in horn.
The enlarged second toe bore an unusually large, curved sickle-shaped claw (held off the ground or 'retracted' when walking), which is thought to have been used in capturing prey and climbing trees (see "Claw function" below).
For example, aspects of the figures' hairlines, shoulders and toes bear significant resemblance to other da Vinci characters and a fleur-de-lys hidden within the portrait is another typical detail oh his work.
Add other details like tiny tufts of hair on the top of your bear and curved toes for his paws.
It keeps you on your toes this bear watching.
The feet end in sharp, curved claws except for the short first toe, which bears a nail.
The claw is retracted or extended by pivoting the end bone of the toe, which bears the claw, over the tip of the next bone.
With Erik Kramer nursing a sprained left big toe, the Bears are practicing as if Stenstrom, a former Stanford quarterback, will start on Sunday against Jacksonville.
