Argentina field notes, v1528
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were grazing about 2 m apart, merely were aware of each other. Later saw one briefly at the "Sticks" but did not see any [illegible] of those. [illegible] Sticks Brush Trunk Car ① 90yph ②,③ 75yph ④ 50yph ⑤,⑥ This molar at least 6 individuals in 215 yds of lower habitat. When photographing, the flash and click of camera does not seem to alarm them, but the high-pitched whine of the recharging flash usually makes them run away. When trying to moose one with fishing pole + copper wire mouse, the moment the moose touched them, he bolted off faster than I had ever seen one run. The surprising thing was that his footsteps were loud enough to hear fairly or perhaps a signal? Once again, a mouse fired at with .22 and missed failed to run away. 9:00-10:00 NVG and gun. [illegible] Saw 3, shot the following 2: #86-20 ♀ Shot at "Trunk". 9 196 × 75 × 33 × 25 67g. Vagina not open, nipples not seen, Uterus completely nulliparous. #86-21 ♀ one of 2 living at "Brush". 216 × 86 × 33 × 24½ 97g. Vagina not open, nipples not found, Uterine scars. Lots of recent food, Stained green green Both of these had green stuff in mouth, as had all except one of the preceding shot individuals — and