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A CORNISH FAHNA. 
Frog (Rana tempormriaj. 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 tbink 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 grceca), 
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). 
