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HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA. 



different in aspect and habits from the Badger of 

 Europe. 



THE BADGER. 



The Common Weasel (Mustcla Vulgaris) and the 

 Ermine (Mustela JErminid) are both common in Cali- 

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

 {Mustela Martes), 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 (Felts fasciata), Red Lynx (Felis 

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

 called by the inhabitants, says Farnham, the lion. 



