Hydromys chrysogaster

Rakali or Water Rat at Parkes, ACT

Hydromys chrysogaster at Parkes, ACT - 22 Jun 2019
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Hydromys chrysogaster 28 Jun 2019 michaelb
Hydromys chrysogaster 27 Jun 2019 DGalwey

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Rakali was in the distance so photo is not clear, but rakali was observed swimming from one bank to the other. I have observed and reported rakali at Lake Burley Griffin in the past. This one was on the other side of the causeway between Nerang Pool and LBG.

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  • 22 Jun 2019 03:19 PM Recorded on
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