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THE GRIZZLY BEAR. 



the brain in all probability he will quickly be torn to 



pieces. 



The grizzly frequently attains a length of nine feet, and 

 weighs from 700 to 800 pounds. His head, in proportion 

 to his muzzle, is very large. He has a long, narrow muzzle, 



THE GRIZZLY AND BLACK BEAKS. 



somewhat flattened, with large, powerful, canine teeth. His 

 eyes are small, and deeply sunk in his head. His tail is so 

 short, that it is completely concealed by the surrounding hair. 

 He possesses remarkably long feet, which, in the full-grown 

 animal, are eighteen inches in length ; and they are armed with 

 sharp and powerful claws five inches long, and so extremely 



