Water rat is a common name for a number of not closely related types of semiaquatic rodents of superfamily Muroidea, including: Ucayali water rat or amphibious rat (Amphinectomys savamis), a cricetid found in Peru; European water vole (Arvicola amphibius, formerly A. terrestris), a cricetid in north and central Europe and Russia

water rat, any of 18 species of amphibious carnivorous rodents. They exhibit many adaptations associated with hunting in water for food and burrowing along streams, rivers, and lakes. The eyes are small, the nostrils can be closed to keep water out, and the external portion of the ears is either small and furry or absent.

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] Adoption of the Ngarrindjeri name rakali is intended to foster a positive public attitude by Environment Australia.

The European water vole (Arvicola amphibius) or northern water vole is a semi-aquatic rodent. It is often informally called the water rat, though it only superficially resembles a true rat. [3] 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.

With Brett Partridge, Peter Bensley, Toni Scanlan, Jay Laga'aia. Beneath its surface exists a playground for the murky underworld, pollution hazards, the remnants of huge drug hauls, and a graveyard of bodies from years of suicides, accidents and murders. That's the world of the WATER RATS.

Learn about the round-tailed muskrat, a unique aquatic rodent found across Central Florida. This in-depth guide covers identification, biology, habits, habitat, diet, health risks, signs of infestation, and humane prevention and control methods for the Florida water rat.

Jul 15, 2024 · The Water-rat is one of Australia's largest rodents and is usually found near permanent bodies of water. 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.

Australia’s very own version of the otter, the rakali or water rat has a list of unique adaptions that make this native rodent more at home in the water than on land.

The Water Rat, also known by the Aboriginal name Rakali, is a top predator in freshwater and saltwater environments right across Australia. Rakalis grow up to 60 cm long. Being the largest rat in Australia, they are useful to have around as they actually fight off introduced rats.

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.