Thomas’s Water Mouse

Thomas’s Water Mouse

Discover the fascinating Thomas's Water Mouse (<i>Hydromys thomasi</i>), a unique medium-sized rodent native to the wetlands of northern Australia and New Guinea. With its sleek body, webbed feet, and impressive swimming ability, this nocturnal creature thrives in freshwater ecosystems, playing a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity. However, classified as vulnerable due to habitat loss and climate change, urgent conservation efforts are essential to protect this remarkable species and its habitat.

Thomas’s Water Mouse

Thomas’s Water Mouse

Discover the fascinating Thomas's Water Mouse (<i>Hydromys thomasi</i>), a unique medium-sized rodent native to the wetlands of northern Australia and New Guinea. With its sleek body, webbed feet, and impressive swimming ability, this nocturnal creature thrives in freshwater ecosystems, playing a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity. However, classified as vulnerable due to habitat loss and climate change, urgent conservation efforts are essential to protect this remarkable species and its habitat.