R.D. Kirkpatrick 1865 Rattus exulans Nakumono Atoll, Tokalau Islands Feb 26 This rat is present on this atoll according to the missionaries and natives. Natives have observed number of rats swimming from one island to another at certain times, according to the missionaries. They also report that the numbers of rats on any given island will fluctuate greatly from one time to another. After dark I unsuccessfully hunted rats with a pistol. None were seen or heard. 5 snap traps baited with coconut meat, were set. Mar 1 No rats were in the traps. A high percentage of the coconut trees have been protected from the rats by affixing a 1' wide strip of aluminum about 5' or 6' from the ground. Traps were baited with burnt coconut meat and were set beside 3' deep piles of coconut husks. No rats were trapped. RDH #563 and #564 were shot as they moved over a pile of coconut husks. They were apparently attracted by Apollo and I sitting by the husks talking. He says that they often come to groups of natives,