Discover the fascinating world of the **New Guinea Waterside Rat** (*Hypoestes lurida*), a vital inhabitant of New Guinea's wetlands. This medium-sized, nocturnal rodent thrives in lush rainforests, playing key roles as both a seed disperser and a prey species within its rich ecosystem. With their remarkable adaptability and complex social structures, they face threats from habitat loss, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation efforts.