Handwritten China journal of Edmund Heller (3 of 5)
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11 Pole - cat. One skin purchased at Teng yueh 12 Civet - Commonest of the civets here 13 Otter One shot by Albertsen in Teng yueh creek. Found in all large streams sparingly. 14 Gray wolf - One seen by former commission also reported by natives in winter; 15 Jackals - Natives report them in drove at times. Not seen by customs officers, irregular visitors 16 Helio (tiger cat) spotted Found about Teng yueh 17 Mustela (Weasel) Occurs here also but not abundant. 18 Lepers (Hare) Found on fern + grass hillsides but not common. One or a day beat is fair success. I shot one at T-y & bought another in the market. No others seen.