Cynomys field notes, v1407
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Ko ford Cynomys ludovicianus August 27 1955 Nr. Sharon, Barber C, Kan, Andropogon 3%, Bda 5 70. Remainder faler: Ameranthus, Sol. rostr., Polypodium, Euphaliq (goyei?), Iceranium, (? - perenum, just starting?), Euphal. marg., Mischlilis, Pertulaca, Babia(?), Verbena brot., Lepidium (now dry & mostly gone), Croton, Proboscidida, Argemae. I put out C.l. carcass near #1 bldg yesterday evening. Today it is gone; camvora trochs (bodge? - no claws) at site. I took a Phleypozoma coronatum on dog tour yesterday, &a Hol- brobia was seen. Near windmill & watering troughs were many Nerford cattle. Two C.l. seen at lurnaurs on basically trampled ground there. I photographed this area. Over next ridge to E. of windmill colony way due fairly recent. Much tall grass (= ?) had been cut before heads opened fully (not Androp.), 4 percent grass only 3" tall after grazing, Many heads dry on ground, Beruaws where about 50% of cover was losses this large grass (saved specimens). Croton also much cut here (violated 2' tall plants), at light soil above grounds. Much Opuntia humifusa but no cursive eating this, Apparently when ground cover 75% but shot (3"), favorable for C.l. Yesterday p140 in trap way of 1/2 bro. in seen (steel traps), but dead, apparently of heat; swet around mouth, blood vessels black & distended; lungs lelbody. Wichita Mtns. Nat'l Wildlife Refuge, Okla. August 28, 1955 Near Turkey Creek is only present C.l. town here- called "official town." Talked with Mr. Hitch? & another employee about C.l. here. Dogs had been removed from W. of Turkey Creek about 3 yrs. ago. This year they had crossed again. This town started in SE corner of holding pastures and then spread. Grazing had been