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Underrated animals: Rakali

Underrated animals: Rakali

Update: 2025-08-03
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Sure, it's a rat, but it's Australia's own cheeky little water rat!

The rakali (Hydromys chrysogaster) is Australia's largest rodent, and can be found in the waterways all around Australia.

Cast your vote for Australia's most underrated animal here:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-08-01/science-week-underrated-australian-animal-vote/105582104

Featuring:

  • Emmalie Sanders, Charles Sturt University

Production:

  • Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer
  • Jacinta Bowler, Producer
  • Rebecca McLaren, Producer
  • Hamish Camilleri, Sound Engineer
  • Petria Ladgrove, Executive Producer

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Underrated animals: Rakali

Underrated animals: Rakali

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