174 LAND MAMMALS IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE 



Fig. 92. — Argentine Skunk {Conepatus gibsoni).- 

 W. S. Berridge, London. 



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wolves (Cerdocyon) , with bushy tails, are common, especially in 

 the plains regions. The Bush-Dog (Icticyon venaticus) , a small, 

 short-legged animal, is very peculiar. The musteline or weasel 

 family (Mustelidse) is rather scantily represented. There are 

 no badgers and but few skunks (Spilogale and Conepatus) ; 



Fiii. <j:j. 



-Little Skunk [Spilogale putoriiin).- 

 W. S. Berridge, London. 



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