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The European water vole or northern water vole (Arvicola amphibius), is a semi-aquatic rodent. It is often informally called the water rat, though it only superficially resembles a true rat. Water voles have rounder noses than rats, deep brown fur, chubby faces and short fuzzy ears; unlike rats their tails, paws and ears are covered with hair.
The Water-rat is one of Australia's largest rodents and is usually found near permanent bodies of water. Identification. Well adapted to aquatic life with its webbed hind feet and waterproof coat, the Water-rat can be identified by its large size and long tail with a white tip.
The rakali (Hydromys chrysogaster), also known as the rabe, the "Australian Otter" or water-rat, is an Australian native rodent first scientifically described in 1804. Adoption of the Aboriginal name rakali is intended to foster a positive public attitude by Environment Australia.
Oct 4, 2007 · Water rats, Hydromys chrysogaster are large, highly-specialised rodents, with broad, partially-webbed hind feet, water-repellent fur and streamlined bodies, and with their distinctive white-tipped tail and heavily whiskered face they strongly resemble otters.
The European Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius) is a semi-aquatic mammal that resembles a rat. In fact, the water vole is often informally called the ‘water rat’. Water voles have rounder noses than rats, deep brown fur, chubby faces and short fuzzy ears and unlike the rat their tails, paws and ears are covered with hair.
Hydromys chrysogaster golden-bellied water rat. By Barbara Lundrigan and Kim Pfotenhauer. Geographic Range. Habitat. Physical Description. Reproduction. Lifespan/Longevity. Behavior. Communication and Perception. Food Habits. Predation. Ecosystem Roles. Economic Importance for Humans: Positive. Economic Importance for Humans: Negative.
The Sydney Water Police investigate a fatal bombing on a charter ferry while at the same time trying to locate other explosive devices that may still be located in the harbour.
