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  • Brazilian Swamp Rat

    Brazilian Swamp Rat

    Discover the fascinating world of the Brazilian Swamp Rat (Nectomys squamipes), a medium-sized rodent thriving in the lush wetlands of the Amazon Basin. With remarkable swimming abilities and a diverse diet ranging from aquatic plants to insects, this species plays a vital role in its ecosystem despite facing threats from habitat destruction. Learn about its…

  • Argentinean Swamp Rat

    Argentinean Swamp Rat

    Explore the fascinating world of the Argentinean Swamp Rat (Holochilus brasiliensis), a medium-sized rodent thriving in the lush wetlands of northeastern Argentina. Known for their impressive swimming skills and social behavior, these nocturnal creatures play a vital role in their ecosystem as herbivores and prey. Unfortunately, their vulnerable status highlights the urgent need for conservation…

  • Uruguay Swamp Rat

    Uruguay Swamp Rat

    Discover the fascinating world of the **Uruguay Swamp Rat** (*Oxymycterus nasutus*), a semi-aquatic rodent native to the wetlands of southeastern South America. This unique species thrives in marshy regions, showcasing remarkable adaptations for navigation and survival in dense vegetation. Learn about its diet, fascinating behaviors, and the critical role it plays in maintaining the health…

  • Argentinean Swamp Rat

    Argentinean Swamp Rat

    Explore the fascinating world of the Argentinean Swamp Rat (Holochilus brasiliensis), a medium-sized rodent thriving in the lush wetlands of northeastern Argentina. Known for their impressive swimming skills and social behavior, these nocturnal creatures play a vital role in their ecosystem as herbivores and prey. Unfortunately, their vulnerable status highlights the urgent need for conservation…

  • Brazilian Swamp Rat

    Brazilian Swamp Rat

    Discover the fascinating world of the Brazilian Swamp Rat (Nectomys squamipes), a medium-sized rodent thriving in the lush wetlands of the Amazon Basin. With remarkable swimming abilities and a diverse diet ranging from aquatic plants to insects, this species plays a vital role in its ecosystem despite facing threats from habitat destruction. Learn about its…

  • Brazilian Swamp Rat

    Brazilian Swamp Rat

    Discover the fascinating world of the Brazilian Swamp Rat (Nectomys squamipes), a medium-sized rodent thriving in the lush wetlands of the Amazon Basin. With remarkable swimming abilities and a diverse diet ranging from aquatic plants to insects, this species plays a vital role in its ecosystem despite facing threats from habitat destruction. Learn about its…

  • Uruguay Swamp Rat

    Uruguay Swamp Rat

    Discover the fascinating world of the **Uruguay Swamp Rat** (*Oxymycterus nasutus*), a semi-aquatic rodent native to the wetlands of southeastern South America. This unique species thrives in marshy regions, showcasing remarkable adaptations for navigation and survival in dense vegetation. Learn about its diet, fascinating behaviors, and the critical role it plays in maintaining the health…

  • Uruguay Swamp Rat

    Uruguay Swamp Rat

    Discover the fascinating world of the **Uruguay Swamp Rat** (*Oxymycterus nasutus*), a semi-aquatic rodent native to the wetlands of southeastern South America. This unique species thrives in marshy regions, showcasing remarkable adaptations for navigation and survival in dense vegetation. Learn about its diet, fascinating behaviors, and the critical role it plays in maintaining the health…

  • Red Hocicudo

    Red Hocicudo

    Discover the captivating Red Hocicudo, a vulnerable medium-sized mammal native to the tropical savannas and grasslands of South America. With its striking reddish-brown coat and unique long snout, this nocturnal forager plays a crucial role in seed dispersal and maintaining ecosystem health. Learn about its habitat, diet, reproductive behaviors, and the pressing conservation efforts needed…

  • Cusco Hocicudo

    Cusco Hocicudo

    Discover the fascinating world of the **Cusco Hocicudo**, a medium-sized rodent native to the lush environments of southeastern Peru. With unique physical traits, nocturnal behavior, and a vital role in seed dispersal, this vulnerable species faces threats from habitat loss but showcases remarkable adaptability in its ecosystems. Learn more about its characteristics, diet, and the…

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    Eroticoscincus graciloides

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