THE GLUTTON, OR WOLVERENE 



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the flanks, and meeting its fellow at the root of the tail. The front and sides of the 

 head are light gray, while upon the throat and chest there may be one or more light 

 spots. The limbs and under parts, together with most of the tail, are very dark. 

 The claws are nearly white. There is considerable individual variation in the size 

 of the glutton, the length of the head and body in seven examples measured by Dr. 

 Coues varying from twenty-six and one-half to thirty-six inches; and that of the 



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THE GLUTTON, OR WOLVERENE. 

 (One-sixth natural size.) 



tail, with the hairs at the end, from twelve and one-half to fifteen inches. About 

 twenty-nine inches may, however, be set down as the length of the head and body 

 in average-sized specimens. 



In Europe the glutton appears to have been long regarded as a kind of fabulous 

 creature; and it is remarkable that it is known by the same name vielfrass in al- 

 most all the continental countries. What may be the meaning of this name is 



