Distribution and Habitat
Bush rats first arrived in Australia in the second wave of rodent migration, around two million years ago.
The bush rat is found primarily in the coastal regions of southwestern Australia. While it is mainly found in the lowlands, the bush rat can also be found in parts of the Australian Alps and on some offshore islands.
The bush rat is primarily a burrower, the burrow leads down into the nest chamber and is lined with grass and other vegetation.
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