List of rodents of Australia - Wikipedia
This is a list of rodents of Australia. [1][2] Australia has a large number of indigenous rodents, all from the family Muridae.
7 clever Aussie native rodents - Australian Geographic
2018年4月9日 — Australia’s native rats and mice are as worthy of love and attention as the continent’s better-known marsupials. Here, we list some of our favourites.
How to tell if you’ve got a pesky mouse or a native antechinus in…
While trapping rats and mice is fine, it’s different for native animals as they are protected under the National Parks and Wildlife Act (1972). It’s important we look after them, so if you suspect you’ve got one in your house, read on to see how you can gently encourage the antechinus to take shelter elsewhere.
A Guide To Australia’s Enchanting Native Rodents: From Tiny To …
2024年10月3日 — Australia, a land of diverse and unique wildlife, boasts an extraordinary array of native rodents. From the diminutive hopping mouse to the formidable bilby, these creatures play vital roles in the delicate balance of the Australian ecosystem.
Discovering Australia’s remarkable rodents
From the Rakali, an otter-like rodent with webbed feet, to tiny desert-dwelling hopping mice that weigh no more than a golf ball and move like miniature kangaroos, Australian native rodents are diverse. They are also in danger of disappearing. Since 1788, mainland Australia has lost 11 native rodent species to extinction.
Native Mice and Rats - CSIRO Publishing
Native Mice and Rats describes the evolution and ecology of this much-neglected group of animals. It details the diversity of their reproductive biology, their dietary adaptations and social behaviour.
We discovered two new Australian native mammals – the first of …
2024年2月22日 — The two new species belong to a group of very small and aptly named Australian rodents: the delicate mice. These dainty creatures differ from the invasive pests you might come across in your...
Australia's native rat race began 5 million years ago, DNA study ...
2022年9月2日 — Now, a DNA study led by Dr Roycroft has found they first set foot on the continent around 5 million years ago. Their family tree, published today in the journal Current Biology, is intimately tied to the geological transformation of Australia and New Guinea over time.
Why we need a better appreciation of our native rodents
2018年3月21日 — Australia’s native rats and mice are as worthy of love and attention as the continent’s better-known marsupials. AUSTRALIA IS SO famous for marsupials that its rodents go under-appreciated, even though they outnumber marsupials across much of the continent, come in many shapes and sizes and occupy numerous ecological roles.
House Mouse - The Australian Museum
Besides humans, the House Mouse is probably one of the most successful living mammals, with a widespread distribution throughout Australia and the world. The distinguishing features of the House Mouse include: Front teeth: One pair of distinctive chisel shaped incisors with hard yellow enamel on front surfaces. Head: Bulging eyes in a small head.