Hydromys chrysogaster

2 Rakali or Water Rat at Belconnen, ACT

Hydromys chrysogaster at Belconnen, ACT - 27 May 2018
Hydromys chrysogaster at Belconnen, ACT - 27 May 2018
Hydromys chrysogaster at Belconnen, ACT - 27 May 2018
Hydromys chrysogaster at Belconnen, ACT - 27 May 2018
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Hydromys chrysogaster 6 Jun 2018 michaelb
Hydromys chrysogaster 6 Jun 2018 AlisonMilton

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It was interesting to watch this rat that after scrounging on this platform for about five minutes, it scurried over to the side to do its business over the side rather than defecate on the platform. Who knew rats were such clean characters.

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  • 27 May 2018 05:54 PM Recorded on
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