AM24007The golden-backed tree-rat (Mesembriomys macrurus) (Peters 1876): reproduction, growth, development and behaviour in captivity
The golden-backed tree-rat, a large native rodent from tropical Western Australia and Northern Territory, was once abundant and widespread, but numbers have declined greatly. Its conservation depends on knowing its ecology and breeding biology, and in this study we provide the first details of the breeding biology of this tree-rat. This information is essential for developing conservation strategies to ensure the survival of this unique Australian species. Photograph by Euan Ritchie.