Field journal, v4159
Page 651
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357. Grouse seen on North Rim, but never south of river. Porcupine winter below south rim. There are more now than formerly. Beaver plentiful in part in Shinumo & Bright Angel, & in Hermit, along river. Otter seen at mouth of Bright Angel creek in early 90's. Cubs see one winter & one another winter. Tracks seen about same. Band-tailed? Pigeons, saw 2 last year. Very rare. Gambel Quail always very scarce. Wolves never along canyon, but around S.F. mtns. Elk: Navajos say that elk used to be on S.F. Mtns. One winter in heavy snow, elk forced down & Indians killed them all. No bear ever on South Rim.