Natural history of animals; . FLESH-EATERS. 33 The Wolverine, found in the Northern States andCanada, and in the northern part of Europe and Asia,. is about three feet long, of a dark eolor, and is verypowerful and ferocious when attacked. It is verytroublesome to sable hunters, breaking down theirwooden traps, and eating the bait and game. It is soshrewd that it scarcely ever enters the trap, and henceis not often caught.

Natural history of animals; . FLESH-EATERS. 33 The Wolverine, found in the Northern States andCanada, and in the northern part of Europe and Asia,. is about three feet long, of a dark eolor, and is verypowerful and ferocious when attacked. It is verytroublesome to sable hunters, breaking down theirwooden traps, and eating the bait and game. It is soshrewd that it scarcely ever enters the trap, and henceis not often caught. Stock Photo

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