206 _Lxplorations in the Bone Cave of Ballynamintra. 
obtain likewise in the case of the denizens of Ballynamintra cavern, lead me to 
believe that all belong to the Lepus variabilis. It is scarcely possible, however, to 
differentiate specific distinctions on detached bones, and, therefore, the confirma- 
tion of the remains from the deeper deposits must be for the present accepted as 
somewhat doubtful. Several bones strewn about in the lower portions of No. 2, 
and in the crevices of the walls, showed distinct dendritic markings, and were 
blackened or encrusted with stalagmite, but others in the same situation and asso- 
ciated with the other animal remains, contrasted with the former in their yellow and 
recent outer aspects. 
It will be seen from the return that the largest quantities of remains of hare 
were found in No. 2 deposit. They were associated with the human bones and 
charcoal, and were not accompanied by rabbit remains. Probably the hare, like 
the ungulates, formed a staple article of food to the human denizens of the cave. 
Te Rassir (Lepus cuniculus). 
The remains of this species were for the most part confined to the upper horizon 
of No. 1. A few long bones and teeth were met with in No. 2, but none showed 
the dark discolorations of the hares’ bones in these situations. . 
Hepeenoe (Erinaceus Europeus).. 
A tibia of this insectivore was found in the lower horizon of No. 1, ata distance 
of eighteen feet, on the right side. It was light-coloured. 
General Summary of the Mammalian Remains. 
Debris 
—_— 1, 2. 3. | 4. Crevices. nro out Totals. 
Man, . 19 12 1? 1 3 36 
Horse, 4 .. 4 
le, 23 19 5 3 3 53 
Ox 6 5 .| 74 7 1 . . 3 85 
Goat or Sheep, . o |] 8 5 . . . 10 95 
Red Deer, . , o|} 2 45 1 4 8 4 82 
Irish Elk, , : -|° 33 || 122 1 . 33 22 | 211 
Grisly Bear, . 5 1 ue 43 43 6 2 | 102 
Badger, . : 6 . 1 . . . . 1 
Wolf, . ( : . . 1 1 : 1 . 3 
Fox, . : ; o|| 49 4 re hie . 53 
Dog, . 0 : ol} 1G . are ieee 0 : . 16 
Marten, . : : a i .. . : : 8 
Hare, . : : .| 108 | 133 23 : 29 11 | 304 
Rabbit, : : . | 165 8 1 . 1 3 | 178 
Hedgehog, . : ; 1 : 5 5 : : 1 
WE 6 6° «o ' 6 88 Carniverass ssn SS 
Insectivora, . : ; 1 Ungulata, . : . 530 
Rodentia, . : . 482 9a 
Grand Total, . 1,232 
