Hydromys chrysogaster

Rakali or Water Rat at Fyshwick, ACT

Hydromys chrysogaster at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Jun 2019
Hydromys chrysogaster at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Jun 2019
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Hydromys chrysogaster 15 Jun 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Hydromys chrysogaster 14 Jun 2019 rawshorty

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One going down stream and one coming up stream. When they were about 10 metres from each other i lost sight of both. Maybe some breeding will be happening soon?

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  • 14 Jun 2019 08:31 AM Recorded on
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