What Does a Water Rat Look Like?

Water rats, Hydromys chrysogaster are large, highly-specialised rodents, with broad, partially-webbed hind feet, water-repellent fur and streamlined bodies, and with their distinctive white-tipped tail and heavily whiskered face they strongly resemble otters.

Where do water rats live?

Water rats of the genus Hydromys live in the mountains and coastal lowlands of Australia, New Guinea, and some nearby islands.

What is a water rat?

1 : a rodent that frequents water. 2 : a waterfront loafer or petty thief.