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CASHMERE OR HIMALAYAN MARMOT. 



Arctomys caudatus. 



This Marmot, also called the Long-tailed Marmot, is 

 very similar "to Arctomys hohak in size, and in the deep 

 grey hue of the fur, but it has not the very yellow hue 

 of the latter. 



CHINESE MARMOT. 



The Chinese Marmot shows a marked similarity to 

 the preceding variety, with the exception of the colour. 

 It is a regular drab, with a white mark on the chest, 

 and a white tip to the tail. These skins are sometimes 

 imported (several thousands at a time), but the fur is of 

 little value, not realizing more than Id. to 2d. a skin. 



PRAIRIE MARMOT OR DOG. 



Cyiioiids Itidovicianus. 



The well-known Prairie Dog, or Wish-ton-wish, only 

 finds a place in this volume on account of its being very 

 similar to the Russian Marmot in size, habits, etc. Its 

 skin is, however, only casually imported, and is of a 

 dark grey or yellowish colour. 



As regards their habits, we think it best to quote the 

 following graphic description by Catlin, in his " North 

 American Indians," vol. i. p. 76 : — ■ 



