Hydromys chrysogaster

Rakali or Water Rat at Belconnen, ACT

Hydromys chrysogaster at Belconnen, ACT - 13 Jun 2011
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Identification history

Hydromys chrysogaster 25 Jan 2019 michaelb
Hydromys chrysogaster 24 Jan 2019 MattM

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Just noticed that water rat was on CNM's most wanted list. I remembered that I had an old photo of one eating potato crisps by the lake. I don't think chips are part of their normal diet, but they sure taste good.

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  • 13 Jun 2011 02:55 PM Recorded on
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