Fez., 1912. MamMats oF ILLInoris AND Wisconsin — Cory. 45 
GROUP 4. Order FER. Flesh Eaters. Bears, Cats, Wolves, 
Skunks, Weasels, etc. 
aN Canine teeth present and prominent, longer and 
\ noticeably different from the others; front teeth 
(incisors) comparatively small; toes with claws. 
Skull of Wild Cat showing 
canine teeth. 
SECTION 1. Hind foot with 4 toes. 
PART 1. Shape, cat-like; toes armed with sharp claws, which are 
y retractile (capable of being extended or drawn 
back as in a sheath); teeth 30 or less. 
Family FELIDZ. Cats, Lynxes, Panthers, etc. 
Pp. 277. 
PART 2. Shape, dog-like; claws not retractile; teeth 42; muzzle long. 
Family CANIDA. 
Wolves, Foxes, etc. 
p. 296. 
SECTION 2. Hind foot with 5 toes. 
PART 1. Size large, 200 to 300 Ibs. or more; fur black; teeth 42; 
practically entire sole of foot touches the 
ground when walking (plantigrade). 
Family URSIDZ. Bears, p. 396. 
