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25 M.B.Richardson
1936
Callopermophilus hyssoderinus
which can be constructed
a burrow and a must
spot where green vegetation can
be found.
July 20 Big Meadow 7640 ft. Tulare Co. Calif.
1 Shot this morning. 2 trapped
this afternoon (1 young).
Faunal area - Sierra Nevada.
Life-zone - Conachian
Habitat - Apparently inhabit
all of this area with the
exception of the heavy timbered
portion. Their burrows
or refuges are made about the
rocky or fallen logs on the
hill slope. The meadow
and isolated grassy areas
furnish food. During almost
any time of the day this
little animal can be
seen feeding in the meadow.
July 21
1 taken in trap