Bearskin or wolfskin?

[Marcus Julius]

Sourcing? Sub-species is important, but probably not as important as actually not using a coyote or wolf when the Romans used bears or big cats.

Peronis, I think European bears are a little on the scarce side, and importing furs into the US would probably be illegal.....

Wouldn't be illegal. Just EXTREMELY cost prohibitive. CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) permits would be required for the transport between countries. It may be possible, as someone mentioned with the lion, to get one from a zoo, etc. If it has to cross a border, though, you're looking into a lot of money for the permits. That's after you outbid everyone else who is also interested in that 'rare' hide.