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| Photographed in Durikai State Forest, se Queensland. |
68 WATER RAT Hydromys chrysogaster
AUSTRALIA 68
Also known as Rakali. Highly adapted to aquatic life. Widespread and common in much of coastal n and e Australia, including Tasmania; inland rivers, creeks, estuaries, particularly in large cities. Mostly nocturnal. Brings food to feeding platform to eat; forages for aquatic vertebrates, fish, frogs, small birds.
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