1912.] Townsend, Mammals from Lower California. 129 



survivors about Guadalupe, where they were taken as late as 1894. At 

 this island they frequented the numerous sea-caves under the cliffs. (Plate 

 VIII. 



52. Zalophus californianus Lesson. California Sea Lion. 

 One shot at Cedros Island, not saved. 



53. Arctocephalus townsendi Merriam. Lower California Fur- 



Sea l. 



This species has not been seen since 1894. There are no specimens in 

 museums with the exception of those collected by the writer in 1892. There 

 are incomplete records showing that 5575 fur-seals were killed at Guadalupe 

 and San Benita Islands between 1876 and 1894. 



Mustelid.e. Skunks, Weasels, etc. 



54. Spilogale lucasana Merriam. Cape San Lucas Spotted Skunk. 



Three specimens, Miraflores, May 2, 18, 19. 



Spotted skunks of this or allied species are found in most parts of Lower 

 California, where the inhabitants generally fear them, believing that the 

 bite of a " zorillo " causes rabies. 



Procyonid.e. Raccoons, etc. 



55. Procyon psora pallidus Merriam. 

 Male, female, Miraflores, April 24 and May 10. 



Canid.e. Wolves, Foxes, etc. 



The coyotes from San Bartolome and Tiburon were all obtained by 

 leaving poisoned baits on the beaches at night. Foxes and coyotes appear 

 to inhabit all parts of the Peninsula, and fox tracks were seen on Cedros 

 Island. 



56. Urocyon cinereoargentatus californicus Meartis. California 



Gray Fox. 



Two females, Miraflores, May 2-8. 



