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Another experiment, in which thirty-six runs were kept under 

 observation, gives us the following results for a period of twenty- 

 four hours, the original breaks having been made late in the 

 evening : 



Breaks found repaired at— 



9-10 P. M 15 



3-4 A. M 16 



9-10 A. M 9 



1- 2 P. M 11 



5- 6 P. M 8 



From a study of these figures it is very evident that the mole is 

 not a creature of the periodical feeding habits commonly ascribed 

 to him; moreover, that in his daily activities he may not be classed 

 as diurnal, nocturnal, or crepuscular. To what extent, if any, he 

 may vary from these observed habits in the summer season remains 

 to be determined by further investigation. 



