154 THE BLACK WOLF. 
was killed in Scotland, in 1680, by Sir Ewen 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 hemisphere, 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 own 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 only 
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 
