It is reported both by Indians and traders that all the varieties have been found in the same litter.

The blue fox is seldom seen here and is supposed to come from the southward.

The gray wolf (mahaygan) is common here.

In the month of March the females frequently entice the domestic dog from the forts although at other seasons a strong antipathy seemed to subsist between them.

Some black wolves are occasionally seen.
The black and red varieties of the American bear (musquah) are also found near Cumberland House though not frequently; a black bear often has red cubs, and vice versa.