Field notes, v1351
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Nevleickson 1950 Journal Dec. 1 El Mico, 4 km. S., 22 lam. Wdn Martin, 1600 ft., Meta, Colombia, S. A. two Caimans; they gave me the head of one (# 1626 ) It was a 5', 48 cm. snout - vent length, 81 cm. total length (tip of tail missing). Dec. 2 Went to airfield at about 8:00 A. M. Waited until about noon for the plane. I collected two frogs during this time (# 1627 & # 1628 ). Dr. Stobbin's rode horseback to the Rio Guéjar, where he took photos and collected some specimens. Villavicencio, 1600 ft., Meta, Colombia, S. A. Arrived in early afternoon and went directly to the Instituto Roberto Franco. We met Dr. Zalaceta there and he drove us to the hotel. The rest of the day was spent with minor chores and errands. Dec. 3 Villavicencio, 1600 ft., Meta, Colombia, S. A. Went to Instituto Roberto Franco in A. M. Petted and took a photo of a baby tapir which had arrived during our absence. It is about 2' high at the shoulder. It is eating well and is very tame; it should endure captivity well. We caught a large, yellow-