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Thomomys bottae 1
Mineral Springs Area, Tilden Regional Park,
Contra Costa Co Calif
Apr 27 9:45 AM 150 yds WE of parking area, ~1/2 way
up 30° slope of mostly open grassland (3-4ft high)
and some small eucalyptus stands and poison
hemlock clusters One dead individual found
on ground foot below grass. Fur was
glute matted - it appeared as though it
had been clawed by large carnivore (dog)
and then rejected. External cheek pouches
and large incisors clued ID.