FERRETS, GROUND SQUIRRELS, ETC. 



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nothing of natural history, have set forth. 

 Prairie dogs feed upon grass and roots. Their 

 burrows are numerous, long and often deep. The 

 habits and nature of these animals however will 

 not be taken up here. 



THE WILD OR BLACK FOOTED FERRET. 



Reports from trappers are to tlie effect that 

 the wild or black footed ferret has exterminated 

 more than one village or prairie dog town. Such 

 being the case why should not trained, tame or 

 domesticated ferrets be of considerable value. on 

 these animals? For some years certain raisers 

 of ferrets have stated that farmers and grain 



