R.D.Kirkpatrick 1925 Rattus exulans Mar Nukunonu Atoll Tokelau Islands 1 probably to forage for the food items left discarded by the natives. The Polynesian rat population appears to be greater on this atoll (at least on the islands inspected) than it is on Fakaofo. RDK #563 was a male and appeared to be very old. Its pelage was in poor condition and very little body fat was present. RDK #564 was a lactating female. Only two inguinal mammas were well developed. We (the native and I) inspected several Pandanus stumps and trunks. No fresh rat nests were found although old sign was seen. The native reported that he sometimes found rat nests in these locations. Atafu Atoll, Tokelau Islands Mar P.M. We (a native boy and I) set out 3 12 snap traps, baited with burnt coconut meat on Fenualopa Island. I shot an adult ♀ with a pistol. Her skull was ruined. She was T.141-HF30-E17. She was not pg. nor lactating.