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Engler
1936
Calospermophilus
July 13 1/2 mi. S Rock Cr., 6000 ft., Granite Mt., Washoe Co., Nev.
1 taken at top in gulley between two
hills. It was shot as it was running
into dense brush. Others were seen at
top of nearby hill on large granite
boulders. (No. 99 ♂)
July 18 1/2 mi. Cr., 3/4 mi. E Calif. Line 5300 ft., Washoe Co., Nev.
1 specimen shot as it was feeding on
ripe currants. It was in the lower branches
of the bush when shot. Others were seen
running over the rock slide at same
locality. (No. 98)
July 20 1/2 mi. N Vya, 6200 ft., Washoe Co., Nev. 1 specimen,
taken in mousetrap near rock ledge. A
number of holes were seen found around
in ground around place where trap was
set. It is thought that is squirrel burrows.
Aug. 5 3 mi. S Mt. Rose, 8300 ft., Washoe Co., Nev. Callos
were watched while they were foraging
among granite rocks beneath pines. It
was noted that they continually followed
the same forage beat & did not encroach
on another property. One animal was seen
to stretch & yawn much like a cat. This
was done in a sunny spot on loose dirt,