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Topwood wrote:
8 Nov 2024
Yes I'm thinking a Swamp Rat

Rattus or Mastacomys sp. (genus)
Topwood wrote:
4 Nov 2024
Thank you Michael, I will do my best to get some better images, quite a difficult task by ones self holding on the creature and taking photographs, any tips would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Lola

Unidentified Rodent
4 Nov 2024
Hi Lola. Rodents are hard to ID, since many are very similar in appearance. Closer photos are necessary for things such as tail length, hairs on tails, ear shape, colour, etc. Perhaps next time you catch one in the Elliot Trap, you can photograph it properly, to show its features better. Regards, Michael

Unidentified Rodent
1 Nov 2024
Hi Lola. See Rattus lutreolus @ Rattus lutreolus .. what do you think?

Rattus or Mastacomys sp. (genus)
Topwood wrote:
29 Oct 2024
Thank you, I will call them Rakali from here on. Beautiful creature.

Hydromys chrysogaster
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