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W. Rieman
1948
Journal
Riverside, Riverside Co., Calif.
30 July
marks which were thought to
be those of Cremidophorus were
common. Such marks consisted
of a simple track as if tail
dragged in straight line through
sand. No accompanying foot-
prints were apparent. As dark-
ness settled several very small
Utts seen. No Cremidophorus.
Cottontails were often flushed
from under bushes.
31 July Thinking that Cremidophorus may
be abroad during warmer part
of day reach I above mentioned
wash made in later hours of
afternoon. Again cottontails
numerous, a number of Utts
out all of which very small.
One was taken. While unnoosing,
specimen, a Cremidophorus
was seen nervously moving
away under dense cover of
glass and twigs. No chance
for capture was available.
Continued search revealed no
other specimens in similar
situations. A single Scalopous