A.C. Ziegler 1957 Journal Zangger Ranch, 3.8 mi. W Stanowich, Lassen Co., Calif. Nov.4 Put up for M.V.Z. a PRECIPINE on Nov.5 shot by Dr. Benson on recent Coyote trapping trip to vicinity Susanville, Lassen Co., Calif. A.C.Z. #946 + [illegible] (down to chaws). Ward Russell noticed upon cleaning skull that it had a fresh break on side of lower jaw and also an old injury to the supraorbital region which showed bone spurs being deposited to close the wound. Dr. Benson shot the animal thru the body and said it seemed to have gentured before he shot it. Maybe hid by car twice. Dr. Benson said animal kept its body towards him as he approached and that it was difficult to get a good shot at any other spot besides the rump. The trail was kept low apparently. Found 1 live tick among the spines which came out while skinning animal. Dr. B. thought coat was prime. Ward that animal seemed but seemingly not too young a one. Esauhus put in bovine & given to Pigg Party of V.C. Zoo. Dept. I now have quite a bit of respect for the quills after seeing the great # of them + the ease with which they can imbed- also the ease with which they are taken.