WILDLIFE RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION 
 
 
munication have brought about a great increase in bear shooting 
in late years. Only found in mountain ranges in northern Mexico. 
Bighorn (Ovis canadensis mexicana).              a 
  Up to a few years ago was found on all mountain ganes in the 
northern part of the Republic, but now, due to rele tless hunting, 
has sought refiige in tlie Sierras of Sonora, Chihu atiia, and Lower 
California, where it climbs to the highest rocky. peaks. This animal 
is coveted by hunters, but not all of them have either the funds or 
the physical endurance necessary for its pursuit and capture at 
their command. Despite this fact, and the further circumstance 
that shooting this sheep is absolutely prohibited, both American and 
Mexican hunters continue to pursue it, so much so that there is 
danger of its becoming extinct. A reservation for this animal, like 
that for the antelope, is contemplated in the Altar District of 
Sonora. 
Tapir (Tapirus americanus). 
  Tapirs inhabit the tropical forests of southern Mexico, and, 
though not particularly abundant, they are by no means ccarce. 
They arxe morelentiful in Quintana Roo and Campeche but are 
not much hunt, due to the dense tropical vegetation that covers 
those sections, that makes hunting difficult, and because of the dan- 
ger from poisonous reptiles and insects, aind the malarial nature of 
the land. 
Rabbits (Sylvigaga) and Hares (Lepus). 
  Rabbits and hares are shot in great numbers by sportsmen and 
pot-hunters in the central portions of the country, but not so much 
elsewhere, and farmers in the northern portion of Mexico even look 
upon them as a plague, so much so that the Department of Forests 
and Game and Fish has decided to decree a closed season for coyotes 
in said States, as it is a well-known fact that these animals live 
chiefly on rabbit and hare meat. 
Agouti (Dasyproeta mexicana, Dasyprocta punctata). 
  In Mexico exist these two species. 
  The Agouti ranges from the State of Vera Cruz to Quintana Roo. 
There are plenty of themn and their flesh is mnuch esteemed. 
  Jaguars, mountain lions or pumas, wild cats, ocelots, coyotes. 
foxes, badgers, and other predatory animals are pursued on account 
of the damage they do to cattle and domestic animals generally, 
and also because there is a good demand for their hides and skins 
in other countries. 
Quails or Partridges (Colinus virginianus) (Callipepla squamata and other

  species). 
  These birds are much hunted both by sportsmen and pot-hunters, 
the latter capture them alive for export in large quantities to the 
United States. There are sections in Mexico's northern States where 
they abound. They are also exceedingly plentiful in Yucatan, but 
as in that section quail nest in sisal fields, the laborers on the plan-

tations are their greatest enemies, and even destroy eggs and nests. 
Wild turkey (meleagri. gallopavo) and Ocellated turkey (Agriocharis ocellata).

  Plentiful, both the first in northern and the second in southern 
Mexico, but entirely unknown in the central States. Mostly hunted 
 
 
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