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gerie were not apprized that the female in question was with young by a 
Newfoundland dog, belonging to an officer of the Isabella ; and it has unfor- 
tunately happened, that the plate of the “ Chien des Esquimaux de la Bale 
de Baffin,” as well as the minute measurements and description in the letter- 
press, are taken, not from the mother, but from one of the young after it had 
attained its full growth ; and it is not, therefore, a representation of a 
genuine Esquimaux dog as the authors designed. It is probable, however, 
that the mixed breed may possess the qualities which are ascribed to it by 
Messrs. Saint Hilaire and Cuvier, of strength and intelligence applicable to 
our domestic purposes, to as great an extent as the pure Esquimaux breed ; 
and, judging from the plate, it is certainly not inferior in beauty. 
5. Can IS Lagopus. Arctic Fox. 
Inhabits all the countries which were visited by the expedition, and remains 
in the North Georgian Islands throughout the year, several having been 
caught in the winter : they differed in no respect from the descriptions of 
authors ; the flesh is white, and without the rank smell of the common fox. 
6. Lepus Glacialis. Polar Hare. 
L. albus, auribus apice nigris capite longioribus, caud4 abbreviate, unguibus 
validis latis depressis. 
Inhabits Greenland, the southern coast of Barrow’s Strait, and the North 
Georgian Islands where they are very abundant. Considerable numbers 
were killed in the summer as a supply of provision for the ships’ companies ; 
they were usually shot whilst feeding in ravines, and near the bottom of steep 
cliffs by the sea-side, which they ascend with great agility on being alarmed, 
and secure themselves in their holes amongst the loose stones near the top of 
the cliffs. None were seen during the winter,* but it does not seem probable 
that they had quitted the island. 
