FOUND IV THE CAVB AT KIRKDALE. 19 



bones and teeth were seen in abundance, adhering 

 to the under part of the stalagmitic mass. 



Having removed this obstruction they proceeded 

 to the first tall and roomy fissure, where they found 

 teeth and bones in great numbers, principally those 

 of the Hyaena. One might suppose from this cir- 

 cumstance that the animals went here to die, or that 

 the victors dragged the prey of their own species 

 here for the convenience of devouring it, and made 

 it also as it were the refectory for lesser portions of 

 other animals, which they either found dead in the 

 neighbourhood of their den, or destroyed and brought 

 home. The workmen under the direction of Mr. 

 Salmond, continued their operations until they 

 cleared out the ramifications represented in the plan ; 

 one indeed has not been pursued to its termination; 

 but the expectation is not sanguine of the part un- 

 explored containing any animal remains. As they 

 cleared away the loam or mud from the bottom of 

 the cave, they continued to find bones more or few- 

 er, though but few comparatively were seen beyond 

 the first great fissure. 



The learned Professor already cited observes, 

 that many of the Hyaenas died before their first 

 set of milk-teeth had been shed, as it appeared by 

 the state of these fangs they had not fallen out by 

 absorption ; here were many teeth of old one?, some 

 of them were very old ; they were worn down near- 

 ly to the stump by long use. The number of teeth 

 belonging to the different species of animals bear 

 the following proportion : 



. The teeth of this animal, and frag* 

 C2. 



