Trail Log 1995-1997 - Lamar at Colorado State University

wapiti, elk (American term), red deer, Cervis elaphus, in this museum called a noble deer. The
American elk, Cervis canadensis, is by many considered to be a subspecies of Cervis elaphus.
Musk deer, Moschus moschiferus, small and spotted. Siberian, Mongolian, Manchurian, Korean,
nothing like this in America.
Roe deer, Capreolus capreolus, though Walker shows Capreolus pygarus as the species in Siberia,
thought by other to be a subspecies of C. capreolus. Not in America. They have generally adapted
well to civilization, even though they are much hunted.
boar, Sus scrofa, native to Europe and Asia. The European wild hog.
moose (North American term) or elk (European Term), Alces alces
bighorn sheep, Ovis canadensis
Old world badger, Meles meles. The American badger is put in Taxidea taxus.
sable, Martes zibellina. Close to martens, fishers. Originally throughout the taiga zone, from
Scandinavia to North Korea. Mainly terrestrial but it can climb. One of the most valuable fur
bearers, its pelt avidly sought since ancient times. Several hundred thousand skins were traded
annually during the late eighteenth century in the west Siberian city of Irbit. Populations crashed
and later recovered. A single skin can sell on the world market for $ 500.
beaver (introduced)
leopard, Panthera pardus
lynx, Felis lynx, same species in Americas and Eurasia.
fox, Vulpes vulpes
ermine
yellow-throated marten, Martes flavigula. Although in same genus as sable, the pelt was of little
value.
wolverine, Gulo gulo. Originally from Scandinavia to Siberia, Alaska, Canada, U.S.
After the museum, we went shopping in the Amber Room, not far away, lovely display of amber.
Then back to the hotel. Left at 2.30 for the airport.
Took off at 4.30 p.m, promptly.
During the flight, there were striking views of snow-capped mountains, and, later, mountains in
almost solid snow cover.
We flew over Magadan Oblast. Magadan was a famous horror story town of Stalin's Gulag. See
Lonely Planet guide.