El Salvador field notes, v4500
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1927 P.30 Los Esesmiles, Dept., Chalatenango, Salvador Reithrodonmys, No. 12581, was caught in the cleared pine region. Scotinomys, No. 12583, and Peromyscus Nos. 12584 to 12587 inclusive was taken on the trapline, also a Heteromys, No. 12588. Today I had an Orthodonmys, No. 12589, which escaped the noses of predatory animals and the eyes of vultures. This trap had been setting in the burrow for a week. February 22, 1927 - It seems an unnecessary duplication to refer to each specimen collected since there are brief notes on the tags. Spilogale No. [illegible] 12601 was caught on the east slope among ferns grass and brush. The trap was set under the corner of an old pole fence where animals had apparently been passing. Five days ago I set the trap. February 23, 1927 - Another Spilogale No. 12606 was caught in the same trap which had one yesterday on the east slope. This was near where I had so many gophers destroyed by