baker] breeding of black bears 179 



of about 45 degrees. He retired into this hole on December 14 and 

 did not reappear until March 17 of the following year. 



In closing this brief account, acknowledgment is made of the 

 courtesy of Messrs. R. H. and W. R. Lodge in giving information 

 and furnishing photographs, also of attentions received from them 

 during a visit to Silver Lake Park. It is hoped that a knowledge 

 of their methods in caring for bears may be of service to others who 

 have these animals in their charg^e. 



Black bear, four months old, 

 Springfield, Mass. 



