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THE MAMMALS OF MOUNT MAZAMA. 
saw fresh tracks among the Lodge-pole Pines between Crater Lake 
and Mount Thielsen. Some years ago a Black Bear was killed in a 
tree close by the spring at the head of Anna Creek, less than a 
quarter of a mile from the rim of Crater Lake, by Captain O. C 
Applegate. 
Raccoon. Procyon lotor^ Linn. 
The Raccoon was not secured by us, but Mr. Burton L. 
Cunningham informs me that it occurs in the neighborhood of Fort 
Klamath, where it is not common. 
Oregon Bassarisk. Bassariscus astutus raptor, Baird. 
One of the unexpected captures was a specimen of this hand- 
some species which Mr. Preble secured at Prospect. It was caught 
in a steel strap at the foot of a tree near a ledge on Rogue river. 
On account of its long, ringed tail the Bassarisk is locally called 
"Ring-tailed Cat" and "Coon-tailed Fox." It is also known as the 
"American Civet," but is not related to the true Civets, none of 
which occurs in America. 
Otter. Lutra hadsonica, Lacepede. 
Klamath Indian name, Kolta. 
Otters are said to occur along Lost river and the streams about 
Fort Klamath, and Mr. Preble found evidences of their presence at 
Diamond Lake. 
Badger. Taxidea americana^ (Boddaert). 
Klamath Indian name, Koltz. 
Apparently common throughout the region. Their signs were 
seen on Castle Crest, near Anna Creek, and also near Diamond 
Lake. 
Large Skunk. Mephitis occidentalism Baird. 
Klamath Indian name, Chaw-sis. 
Tolerably common in the pine forest at Fort Klamath, Pros- 
pect, and other points about the mountain, though no signs were 
observed at the summit. Mr. Preble saw the remains of a dead one 
at Diamond Lake. 
Little Spotted Skunk. Spilogale pbenax latifrons, Merriam. 
At Prospect, in the upper Rogue river valley, Mr. Preble was 
