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. [2]

Shy and nocturnal, the rakali is the largest member of the Australian native rodent family and is also uniquely, one of Australia’s only mammals to safely enjoy a meal of the highly toxic cane toad.

The rakali (Hydromys chrysogaster) is an Australian native rodent first described in 1804. Having adapted to and colonized a unique niche of a semiaquatic and nocturnal lifestyle, this rakali lives in …

Aug 16, 2025 · Whether it's hunting invasive pests or rolling in a river like an otter, there's a lot to love about the rakali. And a lot of Australians love it.

Rakali, previously known as Australia’s ‘water rat’, is an important species in Australia’s aquatic ecosystems. The largest of all Australian native rodents, rakali can be found anywhere in Australia …

The rakali — also commonly known as a water rat — is a unique, semi-aquatic native rodent. Shy and nocturnal, they are identifiable by their large size (similar to a platypus) and white-tipped tail.

The rakali was widely trapped for its fur in the 1930s and early 1940s (Watts and Aslin 1981). The species is now considered to be nationally secure and has been assigned an international …

The Rakali, or water rat, occupies a unique niche within south-west systems, being the only amphibious or semiaquatic species in the region (feeding largely underwater, but living on land).

The rakali (Hydromys chrysogaster), also known as the water-rat, is an Australian native rodent. The species lives in burrows on the banks of rivers, lakes and estuaries. It feeds on aquatic insects, fish, …

This animal is well adapted to an aquatic life and is one of Australia’s largest rodents. The Rakali’s ancestors are believed to have arrived in Australia from Papua New Guinea approximately 5 – 10 …