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man. And he catches the fish, too. He goes to a ripple and wades out 
into the water and waits for a fifty pounder to come along, and then he 
seizes it with his front paws and teeth and drags it ashore. At other 
times he gets on a log over the stream or on the bank and when the van- 
guard of the salmon army comes along on its march to the upper tribu- 
taries he springs into the water and seizes one of their number; and he 
seldom misses his aim. 
Mustela pennanti pacifica Rhoads. The Fisher. 
This animal is about the same size as the eastern fisher. Its fur is 
long, thick and glossy, varying from a jet black to a grizzly gray, especially 
on the head and neck. The tail is long and bushy. This animal is rare. 
Mustela americana Kerr. Pine Marten. 
In color this animal is brown and not darker below than above, with 
tawny throat patch. The ears are high and sub-triangular. I have seen 
but a few of these animals. They seem to be rare. 
Putorius vison energuninus Bangs. Mink. 
This animal is large and the usual mink color. Some specimens, how- 
ever, have chin, center of throat and anal regions white, with a few seat- 
tering white hairs upon the breafst. 
Putorius washingtoni Merr. 
Only two individuals of this species were seen at the head of the 
Soleduck River. 
Putorius streatori Merr. 
This is a very common weasel. It has a somewhat variable color, 
with a black spot thrown in now and then. 
Lutra canadensis Schreber. American Otter. 
These animals are frequently trapped by the Indians. Their skins 
sell for $25 or more each. 
Mephitis foetulenta Flliot. 
This is a very common skunk. It is met with principally along the 
beach, where it feeds on seaweed and shellfish. A dozen of them have 
been seen on the beach in an hour’s walk. They come out usually just be- 
fore dusk, though an occasional one may be seen at any hour of the day. 
They are not the least bit shy, as a rule, and are not troublesome unless 
attacked. 
Spilogale olympica Elliot. 
This is a very common striped skunk. The Indians catch them for 
their skins; also for the skunk oil, which they use as medicine. 
