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LAND MAMMALS IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE 



Fig. 92. 



-Argentine Skunk [Conepatus gibsoni). — By permission of 

 W. S, Berridge, London. 



wolves {Cerdocy on), with bushy tails, are common, especially in 

 the plains regions. The Bush-Dog (Idicyon venaticus) , a small, 

 short-legged animal, is very peculiar. The musteline or weasel 

 family (Musteliclse) is rather scantily represented. There are 

 no badgers and but few skunks (Spilogale and Conepatus) ; 



Fig. 93. 



■Little Skunk (Spilogale piiloriuK). 

 W. S. Berridge, London. 



By permission of 



