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piDrtion to tlie number of times tlie animal lias fed upon it, the 

 appetite augmenting as it is gratified. When it is attacked and 

 wounded, or suddenly disturbed in its sleep, or when its cubs are 

 in ally peril, the Bear becomes a dangerous foe. From the in- 

 trepidity of its nature, and its reliance on its strength, it is ever 



Fig. 175.— Grizzlj' Eetir (Crsus hombUis). 



ready to accept battle if molested. In a hand to hand contest, 

 unless a wound is given which goes straight to its heart, all is 

 over with the unfortunate hunter. When a Bear is once wounded 

 but not killed, either the animal or its enemy must succumb ; and 

 if the former succeeds in getting hold of its adversary, it is a duel 

 to the death of the most unrelenting description. 



