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    Ákos Lumnitzer
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    Default Guess this critter.

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    Hint. Not a mouse. :)

    Another rescued Australian resident. Around 4 grams in weight. A cute and SUPER fast little mammal that is also a carnivore.

    So, what is it? Hopefully someone (other than me) will know. :)

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    Well.....my first thought was a mouse until you stated it wasn't. Thus I am clueless.....but I do love all the critters that you've been showing. Oh.....I loved the video of Stuart Little. You are a prince among the critters.

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    You are TOO kind Lana. :) I forgot to mention that this guy is still a baby. Will grow to around 20g as an adult and that is not my hand (for the record). :)

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    A melomys?
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    or weasle?

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    Long tailed Dunnart :confused:

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    No guesses, but it's so little and cute. You are so lucky to get to hold these tiny creatures.:)

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    No clue either but high on the cuteness list !!!

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    I have no idea, either, but those paws look tiny.

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    John H = 2x incorrect
    Harshadbhai incorrect (but noble attemtp bhai)
    Sorry, not an easy one. But cute as few of you wonderful folks mentioned.

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    Ok Akos I'll take a stab at it. Is it an Antechinus?

    God bless those little critters,

    chris

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    A vole?
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    I don't care what it is but I want one :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Hansen View Post
    Ok Akos I'll take a stab at it. Is it an Antechinus?

    God bless those little critters,

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    Chris you legend! It IS a Brown Antechinus. Well done mate. No prize though, I hope that is OK with ya. :) Good guess, how did you work it out?



    Fabs, that's sweet. You'd never catch this little one if it got out of your hand. I have never seen a little animal dash as fast as an Antechinus. Cute of course, just speeding. :D

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    Thanks Akos,

    I did the most logical thing that anyone who doesn't know beans about Australian critters would do. I did a Google search for Carnivorous Australian Mammals. Then I looked for one within that group that only grew to around 20-30g or so. So thanks for the clues.

    God's light and love your way,

    chris

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ákos Lumnitzer View Post
    ...... never seen a little animal dash as fast as an Antechinus. Cute of course, just speeding....
    Sooo, if it would have been of Mexican origin, it could have been called "Speedy Conzales"...;)

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    Sweet sweet image and if you have any extras I want one to Akos. Many thanks for sharing all these great images.

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    I have no clue Akos, but a cute little thing...:cool:

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    Rat was my first thought, Brown Antechinus was my second.;)

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