The grizzly bear, so much dreaded by the Indians for its strength and ferocity, inhabits a track of country nearer the Rocky Mountains.

It is extraordinary that although I made inquiries extensively amongst the Indians I met with but one who said that he had killed a she-bear with young in the womb.
The wolverine, in Cree okeekoohawgees, or ommeethatsees, is an animal of great strength and cunning and is much hated by the hunters on account of the mischief it does to their marten-traps.

The Canadian lynx (peeshew) is a timid but well-armed animal which preys upon the American hare.

Its fur is esteemed.

The marten (wapeestan) is one of the most common furred animals in the country.