38 FAUNA OF FALMOUTH. 



Common Shrew, (Sorex araneus.) — Common. 



Water Shreiv, (Sorex fodiens.) — Meadow near Uog-Kennel, Panscoth lane: 

 not common. 



Oared Shrew, (Sorex remifer.) — Meadow and boggy ground between Dog- 

 Kennel and a large enclosed pond, near Captain Bull's residence. 



Badger, (Meles taxus.) — Not uncommon. 



Otter, (Lutra vulgaris.) — One was shot in a cave near Magazine Point, by 

 ]\lr. G. Copeland, of Pendennis Castle, in 1849, A fine female was shot near 

 the viaduct, Swanpool, by IMr. Bullock, in March ISSOj length, three feet 

 six inches: not uncommon. 



Common Weasel, (Mustela vulgaris.) — New road, Panscoth lane, Budock: 

 road, etc.: not uncommon. 



Ermine, or Stoat, (Mustela erminea.) — Three, in their winter garb, were 

 shot on the Furze common, near Pendennis Castle; two in December, 1849, 

 and one in January, 1850. Fur, yellowish white; tail, tipped with black. 

 In the spring of 18o0, two were destroyed in Budock bottom; fur dappled with 

 bright reddish brown and white. Several of the specimens were preserved and 

 beautifully mounted by our clever taxidermist, Mr. Chapman: not common. 



Fitchet Weasel, (Mustela putorius.) — 'An old female was caught in a rat 

 trap, in Trefusis wood, in the spring of 1845. Two young ones, male and 

 female, were captured by a farm labourer, in the bottom adjoining the pleasure 

 grounds of the late G. C. Fox, Esq., and one was shot in College wood, in 

 August, 1848: not common. 



House Cat, (Felis catus domestica.) — Tabby, tortoise-shell, negro, etc.: 

 common. 



Vau. 1. — Tail-less variety is very rare in Faluioutli, but I am infonned it is not uncommon 



in some parts of the county. 

 Var. 2. — Pure white. Fur, coarse ; eyes, light blue ; pupils, dark bottle green : rare. 

 Vak. 3. — Albino. Fur, short, smooth, and pure white; iris, pale blue; pupils, red: rare. 



Dog, (Canis familiaris.) — Common. Most of the different varieties occur 

 here. 



Fox, (Vulpes vulgaris.) — Not uncommon. 



Dormouse, (Myoxus avellanarius.) — In particular localities, not uncommon. 



Harvest Moxise, (Mus messorius.) — (^orn fields. Corn ricks. Barns, etc.: 

 common. 



Long-tailed Field Moim, (Mus sylvaticus.) — Common. I'he largest and 

 finest specimen I ever examined, was sent to me by Mr. Andrew, Middle 

 'J'errace; it measured eight inches and a half from tip of tail to point of nose. 



House Mouse, (Mus musculus.) — Common. 



Black Rat, (Mus rattus.)— In the neighbourhood of the shipwright's yard, 

 Bar: not uncommon. 



Brown Bat, (Mus decumanus.) — Not common, 



Broicn Bat, (Mus intermedius.) Bellamy. — Found a fine (male) specimen 

 in Trevcthan lane, near Mr. Eddy's slaughter-house. Description: — Head 



