Rats
Identification of small mammals from photos is uncertain. It helps to have multiple photos, preferably with a scale in all images, showing: the ratio of tail-length to body-length; the nature of the ears, including how far the ear lobe will reach, in relation to the eye, when the ear lobe is folded forward; the pads under the hind feet; the fur above and below the body, any markings on the head or face; and the scales and fur on the tail.
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MichaelBedingfield
wrote:
10 Nov 2025
Hello Leanne. We are an evidence based website. Did you get a photo to upload?
Hydromys chrysogaster
MichaelBedingfield
wrote:
29 Oct 2025
Very good Aranti. They are marvellous little creatures.
Hydromys chrysogaster
Aranti
wrote:
29 Oct 2025
@MichaelBedingfield I think I've managed it now - transferred to my laptop. Thank you for verifying. I was so excited to see it again and capture it on film. I hope they thrive in there!
Hydromys chrysogaster
MichaelBedingfield
wrote:
28 Oct 2025
I can't see any images, but I've confirmed your sighting. Rakali have been recorded in Gungahlin Pond before.
Hydromys chrysogaster
Aranti
wrote:
27 Oct 2025
I can’t upload the videos but have added two stills from them. It disappeared into the reeds -same place I’ve seen one disappear before so I presume there may be a burrow or something in there
Hydromys chrysogaster
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