CHAPTER X 
THE BEAR (ui^SUs) 
This is one of the oldest animals in history, and 
it has survived the attacks of man far more 
successfully than the more noble beast the lion. 
This survival may probably result from the secluded 
habits of the bear, which cannot be classed among 
the destroyers, such as the carnivora, although it is 
dangerous when hunted, and not unfrequently it 
attacks man without any provocation. 
The nature of most animals may be judged 
by the formation of their teeth ; those of the bear 
declare its omnivorous propensities— 
In the upper jaw 12 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors. 
In the lower jaw 14 molars, 2 canine, 6 incisors. 
There are so many varieties of the bear that it is 
impossible exactly to define the food of the species. 
We see the polar bear {Ursus maritimus), which, 
living upon seals and fish, differs from all others; 
the grizzly bear [Ursttsferox) of Western America, 
which will eat flesh when it can obtain it, but is a 
feeder upon roots and berries. N early all bears are 
inclined to vegetable food and insects, accepting 
