THE WILD FAUNA AND FLORA 
OF THE 
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW. 
L—FAUNA. 
1. MAMMALIA. 
INSECTIVORA. 
Erinaceus europaeus, L. ‘“ Hedge-hog.” Not uncommon in Q. 
and elsewhere in the grounds. 
Talpa europaea, Z. ‘Common Mole.” Formerly abundant 
in Q. 
CARNIVORA. 
Canis vulpes, L. “Fox.” About 25 years ago a pair of foxes 
ook up their abode in Q. and remained there for some time, 
Ultimately one was — and the other left the neighbourhood, 
In 1900 a male fox escaped from confinement in HMM and 
remained at large in the gardens for two or three day 
Mustela erminea, L. “Stoat” or “Ermine.” Not uncommon 
Q. 
M. vulgaris, Erzleben. “Weasel.” Not uncommon in A. and Q. 
RODENTIA. 
Lepus — dei “Common Hare." Two were shot 
about 25 years ago, one in P., the other in A. In 1899 a third was 
picked up : duh -M had ion been killed by eating twigs of 
Coronilla Emer 
L. cuniculus, L. “ Rabbit.” In spite of every effort to exter- 
minate it, this animal still maintains a footing in A. and Q. 
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