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varying from five to eight inches in length. In summer it haunts the grass 
slopes close to the snow ; in spring and autumn it comes lower down ; it hiber¬ 
nates in winter, re-appearing about March or April. Roots, fruits and seeds, 
grass and herbs, nuts and grain form its chief diet, though it will eat the flesh 
of animals it has killed and has been known to feed on carrion. The sight and 
hearing are dull, but the sense of smell is good. It rarely climbs trees, but can 
do so, and at a pinch can cover the ground at a good pace. This bear is shy 
and harmless and rarely attacks, even when wounded. 
Measurements. —Variable. The males are much larger than the females. 
Average length from snout to tail somewhat less than 6 ft.; height at shoulder* 
3 feet. 
Good Specimens. 
Length. 
Place. 
( 
i 
Remarks. 
- • , • . k .. 
ft. in. 
7 8 
Kashmir 
W. Graham. 
7 6 
Chumba 
G, Wilkinson. 
7 5 
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T. W. Houghton. 
7 4 
Kashmir 
Major R. G. Burton. 
7 1 
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Lt. C. Shepherd, 5?lrd Sikhs. 
