THE ELK IN NORWAY. Hp 
at all events, will be able to see a majestic elk for 
the first time in his life, in its native wilds, without 
being attacked with this fever in a greater or less 
degree. 
When a flock of elks is proceeding through a forest, 
and no danger is anticipated, they usually go one after 
the other, like a flock of sheep. Probably this modus 
eundt is common to all ruminant animals. Strict 
order is preserved in the line of march ; the oldest goes 
in front, then the female, while the young calves bring 
up the rear. So closely do they follow on each other's 
heels, that each one rests its nose on its predecessor’s 
loins. 
When trotting, their footmarks are nearly in a right 
Ime, and when they gallop all four feet come down 
nearly together. Those of the male are shorter and 
thicker at the end than those of the female. This is 
caused by the former spreading the foot out, and by the 
latter compressing it. 
I know nothing more interesting than to watch an 
experienced hunter with his dog on elk trail. No 
backwoodsman of North America, such as Cooper loved 
to dwell upon, went more cautiously to work than does 
the regular Norwegian hunter. If you want to see 
a man’s soul in his work, just study his method of 
proceeding the first time you get an opportunity. See 
how carefully he examines the leaves and young shoots 
