THE WOLF. 



Ill tlioir liunting expeditions the Wolves usually unite in bands, larger or 

 sinnllcr in number, according to circumstances, and acting simultaneously for a 

 settled iiiupose. If they arc on the trail of a flying animal, the footsteps of their 

 prev arc followed up by one or two of the Wolves, Avliile the remainder of the 

 b.iiid liikc up tiieir positions to the right ami left of the leadei-s, so as to inter- 

 ('(>pt the quarry if it sliould attempt to turn from its eoui*se. Woe be to any 

 .-rnimal tliat is luilueky enough to be chased by a pack of Wolves. No matter 

 how swift it may be, it will most surely be overtaken at last by the long, 

 slourhiiig, tireless gallop of the Wolves; and no matter what may be its 

 strength, it must at last fail under the repeated and constant attacks of the 

 sharp teeth. 



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