El Salvador field notes, v4500
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December 10 1926 No 12093 was shot in a bush 2 mi N. of Divisadero at night. I was Walking along trail with carbide light and it came down trail and did not seem to be afraid of light but when about 10 ft. from me it climbed up a small bush for protection I shot it with my 410. shot pistol. December, 11 1926 No 12105 Was shot in trail at night by me Was shined by carbide light and was shot with 410 shot pistol No 12106 Was shot in trail at night 2 mi. N. of Divisadero it was heard in brush and when seen it was feeding on leaves but when we stopped it started to run then I shot it with pistol these mammals are covered with ticks and are called the rabbit horse by natives they say that a certain time of year the rabbits ride on their back they also use the fat of these for stomach trouble, and they also use them for food