THE WOLF 



referred to by Mr. Harting {Extinct British Animals) as having been 

 killed in Sutherland between 1690 and 1700. 



In the Reay country as well as in other parts of Scotland the ravages of 

 the wolves were at one time so terrible as to force the inhabitants to bury 

 their dead on islands such as Handa and others. 



In Ireland the Wolf appears to have survived till about 1766 or 1770. 



THE BROWN BEAR. 



Ursos arctos, Linnaeus. 



The references made by ancient writers relating to the presence of 

 the Bear in Great Britain during the Roman occupation of the country 

 show that it was not uncommon in byegone days when animals from the 

 Caledonian forests were transported to Rome to play their part in the arena. 



The Bear appears to have existed in Britain well into Saxon times, 

 but the date of its extinction is uncertain. Later when Bear-baiting became 

 a popular amusement, large numbers of the animals were brought from 

 the Continent of Europe for the purpose. 



THE BEAVER. 



Castor fiber, Linnaeus. 



The remains of this species found in various parts of England, Wales 

 and Scotland show that it existed in some numbers, though there is nothing 

 to indicate that it ever inhabited Ireland. 



There is some allusion made to this animal in ancient laws, chiefly 

 relating to its valuable fur. 



According to Welsh historians, the Beaver was once not uncommon in 

 their rivers, where Pennant says it remained till late in the twelfth century. 



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