THE GRIZZLY BEAR. oY 
has fallen under his hand ; consequently the value of the decoration is almost 
incalculably. So largely is this mark of distinction prized, that the Indian 
who has achieved such a dignity can hardly be induced to part with his 
valued ornament by any remuneration that can be offered. 
The colour of the Grizzly Bear is extremely variable, so much so, indeed, 
that some zoologists have suggested the existence of two distinct species. 
sometimes the colour of the fur is a dullish brown, plentifully flecked with 
grizzled hairs, and in other specimens the entire fur is of a beautiful steely 
grey. 
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GRIZZLY BEAR.—( Ursus ferox.) 
THERE is a small group of these animals called SUN-BEARS, from their 
habit of basking in the sun instead of hiding in their dens during the hours 
of daylight. A very curious example of the Sun-Bears is found in the 
species which is known by the name of the BRUANG, or MALAYAN SUN-BEAR, 
and has been rendered famous by the spirited description of its appearance 
and habits which has been given by Sir Stamford Raffles. 
THERE is generally an aquatic member of each group of animals through- 
out the vertebrate kingdom, and among the Bears this part is filled by the 
NENNOOK, or PoLAk BEAR, sometimes called, on account of its beautiful 
silvery fur, the WHITE BEaR. As has already been mentioned, the Bears 
are goodswimmers, and are able to cross channels of cousiderable width, but 
we have, in the person of the Nennook, an animai that is especially formed 
for traversing the waters and for passing its existence among the ice-moun- 
tains of the northern regions. 
So active is this Bear, and so admirable are its powers o1 aquatic locomo- 
tion, that it has been seen to plunge into the water in chase of a salmon, 
and to return to the surface with the captured fish in its mouth. And when 
it is engaged in the pursuit of seals, as they are sieeping on a rock or an ice- 
raft, it is said to employ a very ingenious mode of approach. Marking 
the position in which its intended prey lies, it quietly slips into the water, and 
diving below the surface. swims in the intended direction, until it is forced to 
return to the surface in order to breathe. As soon as it has filled its lungs 
with fresh air, it again submerges itself, and resumes its course, timing its 
