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numerous tributaries of the Amite River. That these colo- 

 nies have increased in the past 10 years of conservation 

 activities is most apparent, and it now seems that the time 

 is at hand to break up some of the colonies and restock 

 localities where this most interesting mammal has been 

 extirpated. Whether the beaver in Louisiana will ever be- 

 come numerous enough to again become a fur-animal of 

 commerce is problematical. 







