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 (DIR) Post #AXWmabZhSLQyylb66i by scandrof@aus.social
       2023-07-09T02:51:48Z
       
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       Good news via The Guardian Australia:‘Seriously cute’ population of rare native rodent found.A detection dog has unexpectedly discovered a new population of rare native rodents in Melbourne’s outer east.The previously unrecorded broad-toothed rat population was found by a four-year-old labrador called Moss who was searching the Coranderrk Bushland near Healesville Sanctuary.Moss was searching in an area when he alerted his trainer to grass-filled, bright green animal scat.Scientists confirmed it came from the broad-toothed rat, a native species known for its chubby cheeks, fluffy fur and short tail.Zoos Victoria’s Sakib Kazi said the rats were notoriously hard to trap but adorable."I challenge you to have a look at their face and not immediately fall in love.They are seriously, seriously cute." #animals #rodents #endangered #rats #Australia #science #DetectionDog #GoodNews #Melbourne #Healesville #nature Story source: AAP https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2023/jul/09/australia-news-live-trade-security-robodebt-indigenous-voice-cost-of-living?page=with:block-64aa12ee8f0891fc197043b6#block-64aa12ee8f0891fc197043b6
       
 (DIR) Post #AXWmafVEqsF5A5Xai0 by scandrof@aus.social
       2023-07-09T06:06:29Z
       
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       Expanded article: Rare and ‘seriously, seriously cute’ chubby-cheeked rat discovered near Melbourne | Victoria | The Guardian - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jul/09/rare-and-seriously-seriously-cute-chubby-cheeked-rat-discovered-near-melbourne