THE MAMMALS OF FLORIDA. IIil 
Famity MUSTELIDE. THE WEASELS, SKUNKS, ETC. 
PUTORIUS ERMINA PENINSULAZ (&/vads.). 
Florida Weasel. 
As far as I am aware but two examples of this interesting mam- 
mal have as yet been recorded from Florida, one from Pasco 
County (the type), and the other from Gainesville, by Mr. Chapman. 
LUTREOLA VISON (Schreder). 
link. 
Probably not uncommon, but rarely seen. I have specimens 
taken near St. Augustine, and Mr. Maynard gives it as ‘‘ very 
plenty on the coast near Cedar Keys,” and states that he saw one 
at Blue Springs. 
LUTRA CANADENSIS (Schreéder). 
Otter. 
Still very common in some localities, but becoming less so every 
year. 
MEPHITIS MEPHITICA JSazrd. 
Common Skunk. 
This skunk seems not to be uncommon in Northern Florida ; it 
is rare as far south as Titusville, and the Indians claim it does not 
occur south of New River. Some specimens are comparatively 
small and nearly black. 
SPILOGALE PUTORIUS (Zznx.). 
Little Striped Skunk. 
This pretty little species, which is about the size of a kitten, is 
very common in some localities on the east coast. I found it numer- 
ous near Cape Canaveral, and specimens have been taken as far 
south as New River. Dr. Merriam records a specimen from Kis- 
simmee Prairie (N. A. Fauna, p. 7, No. 9, 1890). 
This little skunk is very fond of mice, and it is often tamed and 
kept about houses for the purpose of clearing them of those ani- 
mals. In some instances the scent glands are removed, but not 
always. Iam told they soon become very gentle and tame. 
