otol (inh -) odol (inh -) thaarran (minha -) |
in Uw Oykangand in Uw Olkola in Pakanh |
The water-rat, Hydromys chrysogaster (family Muridae), is black or dark grey above and white or orange below. It is found mainly near permanent bodies of freshwater, occasionally at temporary waterholes.
Water-rat figures as the spouse of Moon in one traditional story. |