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another kind is found on the trunks of forest trees, to 

 which the Caribou is also very partial, though it occurs 

 more sparingly. When neither are to be procured, grass, 

 leaves, bark, buds, and young twigs, are readily devoured. 

 Its flesh is tender and well flavoured in the early 

 winter, and is considered superior to that of the Moose. 



The call of the Caribou is a sort of bark, though it 

 is not often heard, and would hardly be recognised by 

 one unaccustomed to it. 



Though not so suspicious as the less agile moose, 

 this animal is not to be approached without great care 

 and circumspection on the part of the stalker, who, as 

 on all similar occasions, is better with no other com- 

 panion than his Indian guide. Many a disappointment 

 has been caused by the indiscretion or ignorance of a 

 friend and fellow-hunter, or by the presence of more 

 attendants than necessary. In following up either 

 Moose, Caribou or Deer, it is well always to bear 

 in mind the advice given by Scrope.* " In all cases of 

 approach, when it is necessary to advance in a stooping 

 position, or to crawl, you had better keep a constant eye 

 upon the man in the rear, for, believe me, no man is im- 

 plicitly to be trusted. One will most unconscionably put 

 his head up because, forsooth, his back aches insupportably ; 



* Deer-Sfcalking in the Highlands 

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