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Thomomys bottae leucodon (1)
2700 ft.
Mad R. Jaki, above Ruth, Trinity Co., Calif. May 20, 1933
No. 2629, ad. ♀ showed very large uterus -
indicates that it had just borne a litter.
Teats were in four pairs - 2 pairs lower
abdominally, 2 pairs thoracically & axillary.
Three females 2629, 30, 31, none pregnant,
though teats showing well and are probably
being used at present for nursing. All
later on flat damp ground near river.
2 heard in single for small biliacon
bush in fench.
May 22, 1933
Noted fresh burrows in small open
frest on hillside 300-400 ft. above
river. Douglas fir & Garry Oak around.
May 23, 1933
Noted two fresh sets of workings
in small gravelly open, oak covered
canyon. Probably these are this form
but the individuals off the Valley
floor are relatively few.
May 26, 1933
One burrow in loamy soil yielded one
adult and two juveniles, one only several