Dinagat Bushy-tailed Cloud Rat

Dinagat Bushy-tailed Cloud Rat

Discover the fascinating world of Hildegarde's White-toothed Shrew, a small but remarkable mammal native to central Africa's wooded regions and grasslands. Learn about its unique physical characteristics, nocturnal behavior, diet, and crucial ecological role, alongside insights into its vulnerable conservation status. Explore how this agile creature contributes to the balance of its ecosystem while facing the challenges of habitat loss.

Dollman’s Vlei Rat

Dollman’s Vlei Rat

Discover the intriguing world of Doucet's White-toothed Shrew (*Crocidura douceti*), a nocturnal marvel of Central and West Africa’s humid rainforests. Learn about its unique physical characteristics, carnivorous diet, and vital role in controlling insect populations as well as the conservation challenges it faces in a rapidly changing environment. Delve into the fascinating behaviors and adaptations of this vulnerable species that plays a crucial part in its ecosystem.

Angolan Vlei Rat

Angolan Vlei Rat

Discover the intriguing world of the Congo White-toothed Shrew (<i>Crocidura subappressa</i>), a small yet vital predator hiding in the dense forests of Central Africa. This nocturnal creature, known for its distinctive white teeth and agile movements, plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of its ecosystem by controlling insect populations. Delve into the habitat, diet, and reproductive behaviors of this fascinating species and understand the conservation challenges it faces in a rapidly changing environment.

Common Swamp Rat

Common Swamp Rat

Discover the fascinating world of the Small-toothed Forest Hedgehog, a unique species native to Central Africa's montane and tropical rainforests. With its distinctive coat, nocturnal foraging habits, and critical role in pest control, this vulnerable hedgehog not only captivates with its charm but also plays an essential part in maintaining the ecological balance of its habitat. Learn more about its behaviors, diet, and the conservation challenges it faces in our latest blog post!

Southern Small-toothed Moss Mouse

Southern Small-toothed Moss Mouse

Discover the fascinating world of Lamberton's Forest Rat, a nocturnal inhabitant of Central and West Africa's lush rainforests. With unique adaptations for climbing and a diverse omnivorous diet, this "forest specialist" plays a vital role in its ecosystem, aiding in seed dispersion and contributing to the rich biodiversity of its habitat. Learn about its behaviors, physical characteristics, and conservation status in our detailed blog post!

Bruijn’s Brush Mouse

Bruijn’s Brush Mouse

Discover the fascinating world of Ellerman's Tufted-tail Rat, a unique rodent found in the lush forests and grasslands of central and western Africa. With its distinctive tufted tail, nocturnal habits, and vital role in seed dispersal, this vulnerable species highlights the importance of biodiversity in maintaining ecological balance. Learn more about its habitat, behavior, and conservation challenges in our latest blog post.

Lorentz’s Mosaic-tailed Rat

Lorentz’s Mosaic-tailed Rat

Explore the intriguing world of the African White-tailed Rat, a medium-sized rodent thriving in the grasslands and savannas of Central and West Africa. Learn about its unique physical characteristics, social behavior, omnivorous diet, and vital role in the ecosystem, including its contribution to plant growth and seed dispersal. Discover the species' conservation status and the challenges it faces in the wild.

Short-haired Water Rat

Short-haired Water Rat

Discover the fascinating world of Pousargues's Fat Mouse (*Stenodactylus puosarguesi*), a nocturnal rodent thriving in the lush tropical forests of Central Africa. With its playful nature, remarkable climbing abilities, and role as a vital seed disperser, this vulnerable species faces significant threats from habitat loss yet continues to exemplify the intricate balance of biodiversity in its ecosystem. Explore more about its unique characteristics, social behaviors, and conservation status in our latest blog post.

Big-eared Hopping Mouse

Big-eared Hopping Mouse

Discover the intriguing world of Bates's African Climbing Mouse (*Mus bactrianus*), a small yet agile rodent native to the tropical forests of Central and West Africa. With its impressive climbing abilities and omnivorous diet, this nocturnal species plays a crucial role in its ecosystem, contributing to seed dispersal and maintaining biodiversity. Learn about its habitat preferences, physical characteristics, and the importance of conservation to protect this remarkable creature.

Northern Hopping Mouse

Northern Hopping Mouse

Discover the fascinating world of Nikolaus's African Climbing Mouse, a remarkable rodent native to the lush tropical forests of Central and Western Africa. With its agile climbing skills, distinctive large eyes, and rich brown fur, this nocturnal creature plays a crucial role in its ecosystem as both a seed disperser and a vital prey species. Despite its unique adaptations, the species faces threats from habitat loss, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts.