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portion to the number of times the animal bas fed upon it, the 
appetite augmenting as it is gratified. When it is attacked and 
wounded, or suddenly disturbed in its sleep, or when its cubs are 
in any peril, the Bear becomes a dangerous foe. From the in- 
trepidity of its nature, and its reliance on its strength, it is ever 
Fig. 175.— Grizzly Bear ( Ursus horribiiis). 
ready to accept battle if molested. In a hand to hand contest, 
unless a wound is given which goes straight to its heart, all is 
over with the unfortunate hunter. When a Bear is once wounded 
but not killed, either the animal or its enemy must succumb ; and 
if the former succeeds in getting hold of its adversary, it is a duel 
to the death of the most unrelenting description. 
