Discover the fascinating Atlantic Forest Arboreal Rice Rat (*Oecomys bicolor*), a remarkable species known for its agility and unique adaptations to life in the tree canopies of South America's biodiverse Atlantic Forest. This vulnerable rodent plays a vital role in its ecosystem as a seed disperser while facing critical threats from habitat loss and deforestation. Learn more about its physical characteristics, behavior, and conservation efforts to protect this elusive creature.
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Atlantic Forest Arboreal Rice Rat
Discover the fascinating Atlantic Forest Arboreal Rice Rat (*Oecomys bicolor*), a remarkable species known for its agility and unique adaptations to life in the tree canopies of South America's biodiverse Atlantic Forest. This vulnerable rodent plays a vital role in its ecosystem as a seed disperser while facing critical threats from habitat loss and deforestation. Learn more about its physical characteristics, behavior, and conservation efforts to protect this elusive creature.