#becauseofyou we've been able to track and record 234 'official' sightings of one of the most elusive creatures, the rakali, or Australian water rat. The water rat’s scientific name is Hydromys chrysogaster, for its golden belly fluff. And for my money is one of the cutest amphibious mammals around - after the platypus. And thanks to you, the results of this community survey has raised awareness and the profile about this fascinating and often misunderstood native rodent. But more importantly, w