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HISTORY OF CALIFOKNIA. 



different in aspect and habits from the Badger of 

 Europe. 



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THE BADGER. 



The Common Weasel {3Iu8tela Vulgaris) and the 

 Ermine {31ustela Erminia) are both common in Cali- 

 fornia, as also the Mink {3fustela Vison), the Marten 

 (Mustela Martes), and the Skunk, {Mephitis Ameri- 

 cana). They are well, though not vcr}^ agreeably 

 known, in all parts of the American continent. 



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THE SKUXK. 



Among the animals of the cat kind found in 

 California, are the Northern Lynx [Fclis Canadensis), 

 Branded Lynx (Fclis fasciata), Red Lynx {Felis 

 rufa) and the Puma, or (Cougar Felis concolo?'); often 

 called by the inhabitants, says Farnham, the lion. 



