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runs them horizontally, sometimes rising towards the surface of 
the ground. 
On the western prairies, the prairie dog Villages are quiet 
numerous, sometimes covering acres of Land. It is well known 
that their burrows are not only inhabited by the legitimate owners 
and excavators, but are shared by the burrowing Owl (Athene 
Cunicularia) and the Rattle-snake. The Rattle-snake, however, is 
a most unwelcome intruder upon the Marmot, while the Owl and 
the Prairie Dog live harmoniously together. 
No. G. — Minor Ccinivora. 
Ilere are represented the Arctic Fox, the Kit Fox, the Grey 
Fox, Wolf, Jackal and Red Fox. 
The Arctic Fox ( Canis lagopus) is found in the Polar Regions 
and in the colder sections south of the Arctic Circle. This species 
of the fox family is remarkable for its small size, short legs and 
for its thick and felt-like fur. 
The Kit Fox ( Canis Velox ) is even smaller than the Arctic 
Fox, but its appearance is much more pleasing. This animal is 
found in the western part of the United States where it is generally 
known by the name of swift fox. The one at the Garden*is a do¬ 
nation from Mr. H. R. A. Pundt, Omaha, Nebr. 
The Grey Fox ( Canis Virginianus) larger than the Kit Fox, 
selects hollow trees for its places of abode and does not burrow! 
The Grey Fox is common in the southern and south western States 
where it commits excessive depredations on the poultry of the 
farmer. 
The American Wolf ( Canis occidentalis) occupies the centre 
cage of the small Carnivora. The Wolf inhabits a large portion of 
North America. When caught young, Wolves can often be tamed, 
but they always retain their treacherous nature The next cao-e 
contains two Jackals, representing two distinct species. — The 
common Jackal {Canis aureus) and the black-backed Jackal {Canis 
mesomelas). Both animals are natives of Africa and in their hab¬ 
its and generalappearance have much in common with the Foxes. 
The two at the Garden were presented by Mr. W. M. Pfau, Hamil¬ 
ton, O. 
In the next cage are a number of Red Foxes {Canis fulvus). 
This species is characterized by its sharp muzzle and long bushy 
tail, as well as its cunning dispositions. Among the most common 
of its expedients for escape, is feigning death. 
