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Contributed by Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, University of California, Berkeley.
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Glaucomys sabrinus
July 8 Brooke Mdw., 4300 ft., 9 mi ENE Mt. Hood, Hood River Co., Ore.
Two flying squirrels were caught here in
not traps set at the bases of large
Abies amabilis in a heavy grove of
timber. One was caught with prune
bait and another with a piece of bird
meat. Traps set among smaller trees
failed to catch any squirrels, indicating
that they stay in the vicinity of large
timber, especially in heavy groves.
One squirrel was still alive when found
in the trap, being caught only by one leg. It
appeared gentle and did not offer to
bite. Its vision also seemed to be
good even in the bright sunlight,
showing that in spite of its
nocturnal habit it could adjust
itself to daylight.