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_.

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 wolverene, 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.