Tlic Fauna. 



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Twice have they been known to breed there in recent 

 years, and the thanks of all true naturalists are due 

 to Sir John for his protective measures, despite the 

 destruction caused by them to rabbits and other 

 oame. It is to be retrretted, however, that these 



The Badger. 



animals still suffer persecution ; and, though contrary 

 to the proprietor's wishes, two were w^antonly killed 

 on the Edmonstone property in the spring of i8gi. 



Otters, though rare, are also to be found in the 

 district. Twenty years ago they regularly frequented 



