Today is Rakali Awareness Day! 🐀😍 #BaysideNatives The name "rakali" has been adopted to refer to Australia's largest native rodent, with the aim of promoting a positive public perception of this remarkable creature. Rakali’s distinct features include a thick, dark tail with a white tip, broad fur that repels water, a flattened head with numerous whiskers, and partially webbed hind feet. Foraging primarily underwater, rakali feed on aquatic insects, small fish, crustaceans, and mussels, while o

Rakali, formally known as a water rat preening itself on a dead tree. #rakali #waterrat #wildlife #nature | Robbie Alexander Photography and Fishing

Canberra's very own Nessy? This rakali — or water rat — was spotted swimming in Lake Burley Griffin yesterday evening. Apparently it's their regular time for a dip! 📷 Tiffany Reynolds-Flannery | ABC Canberra

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Ingresso in sala di Valeria Baglio Rakali | Dj Cocuzza

Lake Wendouree's rakali water rats can be hard to spot - they're easily frightened. But Ballarat conservation biologist Dr Colin Trainor caught one up close enjoying a fishy breakfast the other day. A rare sight, and so cute! (Video - Dr Colin Trainor) | ABC Ballarat