SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION TO NORTHWESTERN COLORADO 1 45 



Felis hippolestes Merr., Mountain Lion 



Common. Some were killed by President Roosevelt on a hunting trip here a 

 few years ago. 

 Lynx canadensis Desm., Canada Lynx 



This species and Lynx uinta reported in this area [Ball]. 

 Lynx uinta Merr., Mountain Bobcat 



Reported as common. Dr. Bergtold states that he saw a bobcat on the divide 

 between Trapper's Lake and Williams Fork in 1905. I infer that the bobcats of 

 that district are referable to the uinta group. 

 Cards nubilus Say, Gray Wolf 



Dr. Bergtold saw two on the divide between Rifle and Meeker in the autumn of 

 1898. 



Canis lestes Merr. ) p 

 Canis mearnsi Merr. ) 



Coyotes were reported abundant. Heard at Rifle Gap and Little Beaver Creek, 

 but none seen. Probably one or both of the above species. 

 Vulpes macrourus Baird, Red Fox 

 Vulpes velox Say, Swift 

 Urocyon cincereo-argenteus scotti Mearns., Gray Fox 



All reported by Mr. Ball. 

 Ursus americanus Pallas., Black Bear 



Reported to be more common of late than previously. Not long ago Mr. Fitz- 

 gerald shot one near his house, and a few days prior to August 24, 1909, one appeared 

 in his garden. 

 Taxidea taxus Schreber, Badger 



One seen between Rio Blanco Stage Station and Meeker and two between Meeker 

 and Axial. Said to be abundant in the latter half of the stretch of country from 

 Meeker to Axial. Numerous excavations in and about the roads. 

 Mephitis mephitis hudsonica Rich., Northern Plains Skunk 

 Mephitis mesomelas varians Gray, Long-tailed Texas Skunk 



Common in California Park in summer and autumn, 1894 [Bergtold]. None 

 noted on our trip, but Mr. Ball states that they are present over the area. The 

 inference is that they belong to one or both of the above-indicated forms. 

 Spilogale gracilis saxatilis Merr., Great Basin Spotted Skunk 



Spotted skunks, probably of this species, reported for upper White River country 

 by Mr. Ball. 



Mustela americana Turton, Pine Marten 

 Mustela caurina origenes Rhoades, Rocky Mountain Marten 



Martens reported by Mr. Ball but species not determined; presumed to be the 

 above. 



