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454.
Trompso
Big Bend Rio Grande
Apr. 5-6, 1934.
were frequently seen in the desert and
mountains.
Cottontails (Sylvilagus robustus), Davis
Mountains Cottontail common in the
Chisos higher up:
(S. audoboni minor) Little Cottontail in
the desert foothills. Several seen.
This area has been grazed by
domestic stock for perhaps 50-60
years. It is over-grazed. Hardly a
blade of grass was to be found
anywhere around the Chisos near
Hector's camp. Grama grass, closely
cropped, was common near the
entrance of the ruts. Mules,
cows, and horses were seen eating
the 'little leaves of oaks (sp.? )'
around Hector's place, and the
stock was poor for flesh.
April 7-8, 1934.
Leaving Alpine about 10:30 A.M.
Dr. J.S. Steger, Biol. Dept., Sul Ross
Teachers' College, Alpine, and Dr. Benj.
F. Berkeley accompanied me to
Berkeley's cabin on the banks of
the Rio Grande near Boquillas. We
returned about 11:30 PM, Apr. 8th.