Whether it's hunting invasive pests or rolling in a river like an otter, there's a lot to love about the rakali (Hydromys chrysogaster). The nation's biggest rodent is perhaps its most resourceful ...

It's been a good few months in the press for the rakali (known as moytj in Noongar)—Australia's native water rat. These long-whiskered rodents finally received the recognition they deserve, with the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A team from the University of Sydney discovered that nature fights back after its bushland camera recorded shocking footage of a ...

The post The Australian Rat That Flips Cane Toads Before Eating Them appeared first on A-Z Animals. Rats are not always viewed in a positive light. Scientists are becoming increasingly aware, however, ...

The common names of Australian animals often originate in Aboriginal languages, and beneficially so. Continuing use of names such as kangaroo and kookaburra helps to honor the wealth of knowledge ...

A team from the University of Sydney discovered that nature fights back after its bushland camera recorded shocking footage of a native rat species attacking an invasive pest. Jenna Bytheway and Peter ...

Rats are not always viewed in a positive light. Scientists are becoming increasingly aware, however, that the Australian water rat could play a vital role in keeping some invasive species in check in ...