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Mammals & chewing being
Between Febry.
1 - Macacus,
Several herds seen on the
river margin in trees sent,
The individuals mixed ages &
sexes, from 12 to 20 individuals.
They + difficult to stalk within
shot-gun range.
2 - Brown Bat. (Vespertilio)
Several shot at dusk near
camp in open country.
3 Vespers brown Bat.
Like dark in size but teeth smaller,
One shot.
4 Cervulus -
Several heard barking at
night + in the morning near camp.
A few marks seen on the marshy
river beach. Young fawns seen
in grassy hillsides.
5 Canis (Methwolf)
Often been prowling in
river at dusk. Tracks of dogs seen
unless made by these wolves, doubles.
6 V Vinnula
a Poly cat seen running on
an overhanging branch to river in
front of river margin.