Cynomys field notes, v1407
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Koford 1955 103 Cynomy s ludovicianus May 2,1955 NE Larimer G, Glo, 8-10" deer. Male, as if lodi gra larg. But a type taurini di came has lain nearby for a week without being taken by carnivores. I found old remain (skin) of 2 C.L. Skicked up coyote (?) scats at 3 sites. Not very fresh, apparently C.L. (ratine) (cover) are favorite posts for depositing droppings. Several lurnours in a sept to ante Pogononymus rourde (non-proctitis), Dig for seeds? - or in soft ground, or in dampens under rocksides ? One apparently new lumour went under Atrypelys bone & under 10" boulder on ground (to 6" deep). Much old digging for roots, but now new seen. Present were small yellow pony in bloom (somewhat larger than Ft. Collins), the pulverent Cogguellia, & much Mullerlingia & Buchbes. These last two had very green leaves now, but gently about 1" tall only. No cattle yet on this pasture this year, 11 At 5:30 p.m. checked 4 traps near Ft. C. dumps - no sign of rodent or close to them. In general, four toten in traps same day put out - stay in often scare a few other ejit? Strong wind & blowing dust, & overcast, in afternoon, May3,1955 No. Ft. Collins Glo. Many flies & beetles seen at night& lurnours in all areas. There may be food for mice, Citillus 13. linicotion, lizards. 11 Lost one trap set nr. CO. dumps. Another held a Syllilagous. Left 2 set. Partly overcast & strong wind today. 11 From 2-3 p.m. I visited traps in Dec.10, 9 mi. N. Waverly. Caught 11 C.L. in steel traps (only 14 set). Good catch because high propor- tion lurnours occupied ? Damp 2 w. May 4,1955. at colony near county dump (4 3, Ft. Ft. C.), at 9 a.m., I saw 8 out, Total area all in NW part of occupied area & farther out than previously thought. Whole occup