154 THE BLACK WOLF. 



was killed in Scotland, in 1 680, by Sir E wen Came- 

 ron ; and in Ireland, the last presentment for killing 

 wolves was in the county of Cork, in 1710. 



THE AMERICAN WOLVES. 



If now we examine the species known to exist in 

 the North American continent, we find correspond- 

 ing species distributed in nearly similar latitudes. 



But whether they be distinct from those of the 

 eastern liemisphere, or primeval varieties, is not as 

 yet satisfactorily established. The high authority 

 of Dr Richardson leans towards the opinion that 

 they are different species ; that of Prince Maximi- 

 lian of Wied, perhaps still more practically con- 

 versant with the races of both continents, that they 

 are of the same ; and so far as the wolves are con- 

 cerned, our ovni somewhat extensive researches lead 

 us to subscribe to the last-mentioned opinion; al- 

 though it may be proper to observe, while our ideas 

 respecting the characteristics of species remain un- 

 settled, the difference of conclusion is perhaps onlj^^ 

 formular. 



The common wolf of North America is found in 

 the states of New York, Vermont, and the Canadas, 

 resembling the German race in stature, colours, 

 form, and manners; even the oblique bar on the 



