The Giant white-tailed Uromys is a propagator for macadamia nuts and rainforest truffles. The rainforest truffles are very important for the root growth of many species of rainforest trees. The white-tailed Uromys arrived in Australia from Papua New Guinea approximately three million years ago. The rodent nests in trees and caves, and, being an efficient climber, is active on the rainforest canopy as well as on the rainforest floor. Feeds on fruits, seeds, fungi, insects, small reptiles, amphibians, bird eggs as well as bark.
Individuals are generally solitary, territorial and reside in an area for a long period of time.
Commonly seen on Lake Eacham roadway illuminated by the car headlights. Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodge Lake Eacham, Atherton Tableland Tropical North Queensland, Australia. All content, layout and design in this website are protected by copyright 1998 John Chambers.