Rakali, Australia's mighty native water rat

"...One third of the country's 60 rodent species going extinct or suffering massive reductions since European colonisation.

One of the key threats to rakali is being entangled in fishing line and nets, so you can actually report sightings of illegal fishing nets to CRIMFISH, or there are other authorities within your state...They are also predated on by dogs, cats and foxes, so the recommendations are to try and keep cats and dogs away from waterways where rakalis could be... it was important to ensure cars drive slowly around rakali habitats, particularly at night when it's harder to see and more rakalis are out and about. "

Extinction of Australian flora and fauna. It's always the same: Habitat erasure and extractive activities. Add roads, cars, pets, dogs, cats, foxes, weeds and dump the unwanted.
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-08-16/australian-water-rat-rakali-science-week-underrated-animal-win/105648072
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