Upper: Fig. 35. Texas Skunk (Mephitis mesomelas varians) 

 Reviving after a thorough anaesthetic but not yet vigorously- 

 active. 



Lower: Fig. 36. Hog-nosed Skunk (Conepatus mesoleucus 



MEARNSl) 



Given a dose of ether and photographed hurriedly as he became 

 active again. 



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