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Mammalian species available in the markets
Mammals observed but not photographed
Sus scrofa - Wild boar
This wild pig was in evidence in the Guangzhou Chao Tou market in large crates.
Sidenote: The only animal seen receiving medical care in the wildlife market was a domestic pig. The animal had an intravenous line attached to an ear vein and a steady drip of some clear fluid from a bottle going into it. The pig was moribund though and appeared unlikely to live much longer.
unknown fruit bat species- possibly flying foxes
These animals were simply indistinguishable in the Chengdu food markets. They were smoked whole and then set out to cure. They were also noted hanging from various windows and verandas in Chengdu apartments curing in the open air.
Tamias sibiricus - Siberian chipmunks
This species is very similar to the American chipmunk except for a longer hair coat and a more active demeanor. They were found in markets in Beijing, Chengdu, and Guangzhou and were primarily being sold as pets.
Herpestes sp. - Mongoose
Much like the civets, badgers, and foxes, these animals were in small wire cages in fair numbers in the wildlife markets.
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