Why porcupines and skunks do not live on Cape Breton Island

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Why porcupines and skunks do not live on Cape Breton Island.

Mythological motifs. · Animal characteristics. · Causes of animal characteristics: appearance and habits. · Animal characteristics: dwelling and food. · view the constellation · filed as A2434.2.1

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general Micmac: Speck JAFL XXVIII 69.

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