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probably, according to circumstances, adopts the mode of life commonly 

 observed in each. 



GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTIOIf. 



This species is found several degrees to the north of the Columbia 

 river, and is said to extend through the country adjoining the sea-coast 

 as far as into the Russian settlements. Mr. Townsend says, " It viras 

 killed on the coast near Sitka, and given me by my friend, W. F. Tolmie, 

 Esa., Surgeon of the Honourable Hudson's Bay Company." 



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