Bush rat facts for kids
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| Rattus fuscipes (Waterhouse, 1839)
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The bush rat (Rattus fuscipes) is a small Australian animal. It is active mostly at night, which means it is nocturnal. This rat is an omnivore, meaning it eats both plants and animals. It is one of the most common types of rats found in Australia.
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Where Bush Rats Live
Bush rats are found mainly along the coast in southwestern Australia. They prefer living in low-lying areas. However, you can also find them in parts of the Australian Alps. They even live on some islands off the coast.
What Bush Rats Eat
As omnivores, bush rats have a varied diet. They eat many different things. This includes seeds, fruits, fungi, and insects. They also eat small animals like lizards and frogs.
Bush Rats and Their Environment
Sometimes, bush rats can cause problems for farmers. For example, they might damage cane fields. Bush rats can also carry many tiny creatures called parasites. These parasites live on or in the rats.
Images for kids
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An illustration that came with the first description of the bush rat.
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See also
In Spanish: Rata de monte para niños
