White-footed Rabbit-rat
Conilurus albipes
Conservation Status
ExtinctMammalia · Rodentia · Muridae
About
The white-footed rabbit rat is an extinct species of rodent, which was originally found in woodlands from Adelaide to Sydney, but became restricted to south-eastern Australia. It was kitten-sized and was one of Australia's largest native rodents. It was nocturnal and lived among trees. It made nests filled with leaves and possibly grass in the limbs of hollow eucalyptus trees. The mother carried her young attached to her teats. In a letter to John Gould, then Governor of South Australia Sir George Grey said that he removed a baby from a teat of its dead mother. The baby clung tightly to Gould's glove.
Fun Fact
It was kitten-sized and was one of Australia's largest native rodents.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Restricted to south-eastern Australia.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Destruction
- Overexploitation