Fes., 1912. MAMMALS OF ILLINOIS AND WISCONSIN — Cory. 149 
Illinois, informs me that he found one in a burrow under a corn-shock, 
active in mild weather, late in November. 
“This species is carnivorous, though apparently less so than the 
striped spermophile. The specimen kept by Professor Baird was 
decidedly carnivorous, but one observed by Dr. Hoy did not eat mice, 
though it killed them when placed in its cage. Its food is generally 
similar to that of the striped spermophile, stores being also found in its 
burrow”’ (J. ¢., pp. 79-81). 
Mr. Vernon Bailey gives the following list of the various kinds of 
food found in the stomachs of 29 animals of this species: ‘‘Beetles, 
large and small species (Coleoptera), Larve of beetles (Coleoptera), 
Caterpillars (larve of Lepidoptera), Grasshoppers and Crickets (Orthop- 
tera), Ants, Eggs of insects, Chrysalis, Feathers of small bird, Sper- 
mophile hair (probably their own), Grain (wheat and oats), Seeds of 
basswood (Tilia), Strawberries, Solanum berries, Herbage (stems and 
leaves of plants, among which only an Equisetum could be recognized), 
Roots” (J. ¢., p. 55). 
Specimens examined from Illinois and Wisconsin: 
Illinois — Warsaw, tr. 
Wisconsin — (M. P M.) Delavan, 3; (S. C.) Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., 
IOo=13. 
Localities where introduced 
Map illustrating approximate eastern range of Franklin's Prairie Squirrel (Citellus franklini). 
