Mice and rats aren’t the favourite animal of most people. Filthy, disease ridden and stinky are common terms when talking about rats. The images of the mice in the NSW plagues can make ones skin crawl. But did you know we have native rats and mice found here in the Noosa shire?
The links below explain about the locally found Antechinus and the Dunnart. The ‘How to tell’ link isn’t local but gives great advice about distinguishing features and encouraging Antechinus to live outside the house.
Subtropical Antechinus – Queensland Museum (qm.qld.gov.au)
Dunnarts – Bush Heritage AustraliaYellow-footed Antechinus – Queensland Museum (qm.qld.gov.au)
By Michelle Newall