Hydromys chrysogaster

Rakali or Water Rat at Kingston, ACT

Hydromys chrysogaster at Kingston, ACT - 16 Aug 2018
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Identification history

Hydromys chrysogaster 23 Aug 2018 michaelb
Hydromys chrysogaster 22 Aug 2018 Suzyk

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I witnessed the rakali swimming, then climb into reeds where it ate some reeds using its paws. After a few minutes it climbed under the reeds and disappeared.

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  • 16 Aug 2018 05:04 PM Recorded on
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