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A CORNISH FAUNA. 



Frog fRana temporaries J. The common frog. In its young form 



after leaving its tadpole stage, it is known as " Quilkin." 

 Toad [Bufo vulgaris.) Common and perfectly harmless. Can 

 make itself stink disagreeably, but that is all. 



I do not think that the edible frog (mentioned by Mr. Couch 

 in the " Fauna ") can be maintained as belonging to Cornwall. 



But I consider that the common land tortoise (Testudo grcecaj, 

 having bred in Cornwall, is as much entitled to admission into 

 the Fauna of Cornwall as any other import which has proved 

 permanent (say for instance, perch, carp, gold fish, or even 

 horses, or canaries). 



