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The Ohio Naturalist. 
[Vol. X, No. 4, 
As time passes mammals of many kinds are more and more re- 
duced on account of the clearing and cultivation of the land. A 
number of the larger species are already extirpated so far as the 
state is concerned and others are destined. An effort is being made 
at present to get together the records in regard to the species of 
Ohio mammals and to add species as well as records with a view 
to publishing an annotated list. We have a good representation 
of many speicies in the museum at present and it is desired to add 
others. I take this opportunity to state that we shall be glad 
to get specimens and records from any part of Ohio, especially 
of the larger species and such small ones as are considered of 
rare occurrence within our limits. The porcupine, wild cat, 
badger, deer and others of very uncommon occurrence may still 
be in the state if one happens to find them. All these have been 
taken in Ohio in former years, but there are a number of small 
animals that are suspected of inhabiting the state that have never 
been reported. Bats, mice and shrews are suggested as groups 
in which additions are most likely in our fauna. 
A list of Ohio mice as at present constituted follows: 
Zapus hudsonius (Zimmerman). Hudson Bay Jumping 
Mouse. A few specimens of this species have been taken in the 
state although there is some trouble in separating them from 
specimens of the following subspecies. Preble, in N. A. Fauna 
15, reports one from Portland Station, Mahoning county and 
there is one in the O. S. U. museum from Ira, Summit county. 
Zapus hudsonius americanus (Barton). Meadow Jumping 
Mouse. One belittles these interesting little animals by calling 
them by the mean and unrespected name of mice but the 
custom is so well established that it is not likely to be changed. 
They are easily known among Ohio mammals by their jump- 
ing or bounding mode of locomotion with which are asso- 
ciated very long hind legs and tail. The variety is slightly 
smaller and the dorsal dark area is not so distinct as in the 
typical species. The two are not easily told apart in the state 
for it seems that Ohio is largely in the section where they inter- 
grade. In parts of the Western Reserve the meadow jumping 
mouse is common and one meets with specimens in various 
situations and under various conditions. Grass land is one of 
their favorite haunts but they are often seen in grain fields and 
in weed covered areas. It is not uncommon to start them while 
mowing or raking hay and in stubble ground they may be 
ploughed out while preparing fields for wheat. The number of 
young in a brood is variable no doubt but four is the number 
observed by myself. These quite early have nearly the color 
of their parents, although for some time, in fact until they are 
nearly full grown, the young are slightly lighter, especially is- 
