Kit-fox 705 



ply, and would frequently turn it over, spilling the water on the 

 floor of his cage." 



One of the Indian names of the species is said to mean 

 'lousy thing,' because it is pestered with lice. The fur is of 

 little commercial value. At Lampson's sales in London, 1905, 

 a total of 5,129 Kits were sold. 



In the March sale of 1906, the number fell to 1,404; 5 

 shillings and 6 pence ($1.32) was the highest price paid, and i 

 shilling and 3 pence (30 cents) the lowest. 



