THE GRIZZLY BEAR. 53

and tangled copses in the neighborhood
of the Rocky Mountains, the Grizzly Bear
reigns supreme. Such is his strength,
that he can overpower the bison and
drag the carcass to his den. He is very
tenacious of life; for, after receiving se-
veral severe wounds in the body, he will
still pursue with swiftness. A shot
through the brain or heait can alone set-
tle him. The Grizzly Bear possesses
great courage, and will fight against all
odds, till completely disabled, or till his
foes are slain or driven from the field.