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Sea-otter {Enhydris Iiitris). — \''ery scarce. A few specimens are 

 taken nearly every year by the Ilaida Indians in Hecate Straits, and 

 occasionally one or two on the west coast of \'ancouver Island and 

 Queen Charlotte Sound. 



Land-otter (Lntra canadensis). — Found more or less everywhere, 

 but only in a few places in the north can they be considered as plentiful. 



Racoon (Procyon lotor). — There are quantities of these animals 

 all along the coast and for some distance up the rivers. 



Marten (Mnstcia caurina). — Found on both the mainland and the 

 islands. The best skins are obtained in the north. 



Marten {Pennant's), commonly called "Fisher." — Found in small 

 numbers more or less all over the mainland. 



Mink {L'litrcola vison). — Most plentiful on the coast, but are 

 found more or less throughout the Province. 



Wolverine {Giido liiscns). — Principally confined to the mainland, 

 but a few specimens are taken on A'ancouver Island. 



Badger {Tanidca americana). — Found throughout the interior. 



Porcupine {Ercthiaon cpixanthus) . — Found everywhere on the 

 mainland. 



Northern Hare (Lepus amcricanus) . — Extremely plentiful in the 

 north and more or less so everywhere. 



Jack-rabbit {Lepus texianus). — Not plentiful; have been taken in 

 the Okanagan District. 



Baird's Hare {Lepus bairdii). — Not plentiful; have been taken in 

 the Okanagan District. 



Little Chief Hare {Lagomys) . — Found on the mainland; plentiful 

 in East Kootenay. 



Polecat, Little Striped Skunk {Spilogala phcnax latrions). — 

 Common on the mainland. 



Skunk (Mephitis spissigrada). — Common on the mainland. 



Weasel {Putoris steatori). — Found throughout the Province. 



Fur-seal {Callorhinus ursinns). — Occasionally taken in Hecate 

 Strait. 



Llair-seal {Phoca litulina). — A'ery plentiful all along the coast 

 and for some distance up the large rivers. 



Sea-lion {Eumetopias stelleri). — Fairly plentiful on the coast 

 north of 51 degrees. 



