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HIBTOBY OF CALIFORNIA. 



different in aspect and habits from the Badger of 

 Europe. 



THE BADGEK. 



The Common Weasel (Mustela Vulgaris) and the 

 Ermine (Mustela Erminia) are both common in Cali 

 fornia, as also the Mink (Mustela Vison), the Marten 

 (Mustela Maries), and the Skunk, (Mephitis Ameri 

 cana). They are well, though not very agreeably 

 known, in all parts of the American continent. 



THE SKUNK. 



Among the animals of the cat kind found in 

 California, are the Northern Lynx (Felis Canadensis), 

 Branded Lynx (Felis fasciata\ Red Lynx (Felis 

 rufa) and the Puma, or (Cougar Felis concolor); often 

 called by the inhabitants, says Farnham, the lion. 



