Tag: Coastal Cordilleran Rice Rat

Discover the Coastal Cordilleran Rice Rat (<i>Oryzomys peninsulae</i>), a unique rodent thriving in the dense forests and wetlands of Central America's western Cordillera. With its distinctive fur, nocturnal habits, and significant ecological role as a seed disperser, this medium-sized rat exhibits remarkable swimming skills and social behaviors. However, facing threats from habitat loss, this vulnerable species highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect its natural environments.

Discover the Coastal Cordilleran Rice Rat (<i>Oryzomys peninsulae</i>), a unique rodent thriving in the dense forests and wetlands of Central America's western Cordillera. With its distinctive fur, nocturnal habits, and significant ecological role as a seed disperser, this medium-sized rat exhibits remarkable swimming skills and social behaviors. However, facing threats from habitat loss, this vulnerable species highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect its natural environments.