Handwritten China journal of Edmund Heller (2 of 5)
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9 Microtus - Very abundant at timber line above on grassy hillside where they had runways & burrows. Often before the burrows were constantly mound of earth thrown out, They also lived in the forest. Found from 12,000 to 14,000 feet. 10 Lepus - Observed in forest by a or two occasions in some spots. A few clutings seen at various places from 12,000 to 13,000 feet. 11 Ochotona - One trapped by a in rocks in forest camp, 12 Hystrix - One secured by the dogs at head of temple creek at 12,000 feet. 13 Blarina Talpa ? One secured at timber line at 13,000 ft. in trap or base of a mound in meadow. Another caught at camp in a trap set beneath a log.