P.A.Kelly 1987 Journal He had at least 2 dozen white spots (c. 1/4" diameter) dispersed through his dorsal fur. They were especially noticeable on the rump. He is the most "Dasyurus"-like Eutheria I have come across. When I released him at H.118 at 6.30 he did not return to 118 but headed up creek along a downed branch thro' the grass and undergrowth. As he did so an immature (copper) hawk flew from across the creek towards the lane. It landed in a small bush. "Dasyurus" then dashed across the creek bed towards H.117. The hawk swooped down after it. I yelled in dismay (because it would have been my fault if the rat got nailed). After about 15-30mrs (don't know, seemed like a long time), the hawk flew up and away to a nearby brush (Elder?) without "Dasyurus". I searched the area where the attack occurred but I could not find a dead or injured "Dasyurus". Once I packed everything away, had a shower & breakfast (ie 8 am) I headed back to Berkeley for my T.A. commitments w. ZOO163/183 Mammalogy. Arrived in Berkeley 10.45am. Tue. Nov. 3 Bob Jones told me the spotting on "Dasy" urms" may result from a previous Scabies infection. I will try to recapture him for a photograph on Thurs.