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ACCOUNT OF ANIMALS. 



The mink is of the otter kind, and subsists 

 on similar food, and resembles this animal in its 

 colour. In shape and size, it bears a strong re- 

 semblance to the martin ; but its hair is much 

 shorter. A musky scent proceeds from this ani- 

 mal. It is generally found along small rivers. 



The following catalogue of animals, will ex- 

 hibit the comparative value of the furs, which 

 are annually purchased and exported to the civ- 

 ilized parts of the world, by the North West Com- 

 pany. The animal is first mentioned, the skins of 

 which will amount to the greatest sum ; and soon, 

 in order, to the last, the skins of which, will 

 amount to the smallest sum. — Beaver, otter, musk- 

 rat, martin, bear, fox, lynx, fisher, mink, wolf, buf* 

 faloe. 



The following catalogue will exhibit the com- 

 parative weight of the skins, of the different an- 

 imals, which are annually purchased and export- 

 ed, as above mentioned. — Beaver, martin* musk- 

 rat, bear, otter, wolf, buflfaloe, lynx, &c. 



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