The legs are somewhat longer than those of the black bear, and the talons and tusks much larger and longer.

Its color is a yellowish-brown; the eyes are small, black, and piercing; the front of the fore legs near the feet is usually black, and the fur is finer, thicker, and deeper than that of the black bear.

Add to which, it is a more furious animal, and very remarkable for the wounds which it will bear without dying." Next day, the hunter killed the largest elk which they had ever seen.

It stood five feet three inches high from hoof to shoulder.

Antelopes were also numerous, but lean, and not very good for food.