Lewis: July 30, 1804
On July 30, 1804, expedition member Joseph Fields killed an unusual animal that the French engagés called a 'braro' (badger). Lewis noted the species was not found in any part of the United States and described it in detail. The carnivorous animal weighed sixteen pounds and had a long, sharp canine tooth fixed on each side of its upper jaw, along with small, black, piercing eyes.
July the 30th this day Joseph Fields killed a Braro as it is called by the
French engages. this is a singular anamal not common to any part of the
United States. it’s weight is sixteen pounds.it is a carniverous
anamal. on both sides of the upper jaw is fexed one long and sharp canine
tooth.- it’s eye are small black and piercing.
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July the 30th, this day Joseph Fields killed a Braro, as it is called by the French engagés. This is a singular animal, not common to any part of the United States. Its weight is sixteen pounds. It is a carnivorous animal. On both sides of the upper jaw is fixed one long and sharp canine tooth. Its eyes are small, black, and piercing.
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