Is not a rat, is hamster.

[Lynn Eades]

As this is becoming a contest of sorts, and because New Zealand doesn't have any native mammals, (other than a bat) I am forced to resort to this:
We have the Kiwi, that eats, roots, shoots, and leaves.
(actually they eat worms)

On a more serious note, thanks Wayne for posting. I've never seen one, and someones personal photo is that little step closer than books and tele.
You have also kept with the theme with the M.V. in the background.
I imagine the Bandicoot is closer related to a Roo than the Rat?. I will go see Mr Google.

[Mike Cecil]

Yesterday morning .... our backyard.

Female Moose (for you Aussies, Kiwis and Poms....)

Mike C

[motto (RIP)]

If size is the deciding factor you are the winner Mike. Those things are around the size of a horse.
As the Scotsman said,"If that's a moose, what are yer cats like?"

Dave

[Mike K]

Before I moved here, I'd never seen a Goanna or Lace monitor . During the Summer months they patrol along the fences searching for rabbits . Some of them are over 4 feet long . I witnessed one go down a rabbit warren and emerge with a rabbit in its mouth , the rabbit dissappeared down its throat . They usually climb a tree when a human approaches but sometimes they just look at you They have a venom in their mouth , only recently discovered . Mike