natural history. 
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neceflary to build a retreat at Flixton, to de- 
fend paflengers from their ferocity. In 
France, Spain, and Italy, they are iUll great- 
ly infelled with this animal. They - are alfo 
to be found in Alia, Africa, and America ; 
but not fo high as the Ardtic Circle. 
The female goes about fourteen weeks 
with young, and brings from five to nine at 
a litter. 
