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  • Sumatran Shrew-like Mouse

    Sumatran Shrew-like Mouse

    Discover the fascinating Eastern Mindanao Gymnure, a nocturnal mammal endemic to the lush forests of Eastern Mindanao, Philippines. With its unique physical characteristics and vital role in maintaining ecosystem balance, this vulnerable species faces threats from habitat loss, making conservation efforts essential. Learn about its behaviors, diet, and ecological significance in our latest blog post!

  • Ceylon Spiny Mouse

    Ceylon Spiny Mouse

    Discover the fascinating Javan Long-tailed White-toothed Shrew, a unique insectivore native to Java’s lush tropical rainforests. Learn about its physical characteristics, nocturnal behavior, and vital role in the ecosystem, while also understanding the conservation challenges it faces due to habitat loss. Join us in exploring the life of this remarkable species and its significance in…

  • Cook's Mouse

    Cook’s Mouse

    Discover the Dinagat Gymnure (Echinosorex gymnurus), a fascinating nocturnal mammal native to the lush forests of the Dinagat Islands in the Philippines. With its unique adaptations for burrowing and a critical role in seed dispersal, this elusive creature is not only a vital part of its ecosystem but also a species facing significant conservation challenges.…

  • Burmese Soft-furred Rat

    Burmese Soft-furred Rat

    Discover the fascinating world of the Bare-bellied Hedgehog, a unique species found in North Africa and the Middle East. With its fleshy, hairless belly and spiny back, this nocturnal creature plays a vital role in controlling insect populations while adapting to diverse habitats. Learn about its intriguing behaviors, reproductive cycle, and conservation status as this…

  • Kondana Soft-furred Rat

    Kondana Soft-furred Rat

    Uncover the fascinating world of the **Moonrat** (*Aktunamalina ornata*), a unique mammal thriving in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. Known for their agile movements and distinctive long bushy tails, these nocturnal creatures play a critical role in their ecosystem by regulating insect populations and promoting forest regeneration. Despite their intriguing behaviors and ecological significance,…

  • Edwards's Swamp Rat

    Edwards’s Swamp Rat

    Discover the fascinating world of Hugh’s Hedgehog, a vulnerable species celebrated for its adaptability to diverse habitats, from forests to urban areas. With a spiny coat for camouflage and a nocturnal lifestyle, these insectivorous mammals play a vital role in pest control and maintain ecological balance. Learn about their physical characteristics, behaviors, and the important…

  • Elvira Rat

    Elvira Rat

    Discover the fascinating Wang’s Forest Hedgehog, a medium-sized mammal native to the lush temperate forests of southeastern Asia. With its distinctive spiny coat and nocturnal habits, this elusive creature plays a crucial role in controlling insect populations while facing threats from habitat loss. Explore its unique behaviors, reproductive cycles, and the conservation efforts needed to…

  • Yunnan Hadromys

    Yunnan Hadromys

    Discover the fascinating world of the Southern White-breasted Hedgehog (Erinaceus concolor), a nocturnal marvel found in temperate forests and urban areas across Europe and Asia. With its distinctive spiky coat and critical role in pest control, this vulnerable species is a key player in its ecosystem. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status in…

  • Central Australian Rock Rat

    Central Australian Rock Rat

    Discover the fascinating world of the Southern African Hedgehog (*Atelerix frontalis*), a charming nocturnal mammal found in the grasslands and scrublands of Southern Africa. With their distinctive spines and crucial role as natural pest controllers, these hedgehogs not only showcase unique behaviors like curling into a protective ball but also contribute significantly to ecological balance.…

  • Vangunu Giant Rat

    Vangunu Giant Rat

    Discover the fascinating world of the *Oltenia Blind Mole-rat* (*Spalax leucodon*), a unique subterranean rodent native to Romania’s Oltenia region. With its powerful digging abilities and complex social structures, this vulnerable species plays a vital role in soil aeration and nutrient cycling. Learn more about its intriguing habits, diet, and the conservation efforts needed to…

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  • Cyrtodactylus gubaot
    Cyrtodactylus gubaot

    Discover the Cyrtodactylus gubaot, also known as the Gubaot Gecko, a vulnerable species found in the limestone karsts of the Philippines. This nocturnal insectivore sports a distinctive coloration for camouflage, thriving in tropical forests and playing a crucial role in regulating local insect populations.

  • Cyrtodactylus guakanthanensis
    Cyrtodactylus guakanthanensis

    Cyrtodactylus guakanthanensis is a slender gecko native to the tropical humid forests of Southeast Asia, known for its agile climbing abilities and distinctive coloration that offers effective camouflage. This nocturnal insectivore plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations and serving as prey for larger animals.

  • Cyrtodactylus grismeri
    Cyrtodactylus grismeri

    Discover the Cyrtodactylus grismeri, also known as Grismer’s bent-toed gecko, a small (up to 10 cm) nocturnal gecko native to the lush, humid forests of Southeast Asia. With its unique brown and gray camouflage, agile climbing abilities, and role in controlling insect populations, this vulnerable species is a vital part of its ecosystem.

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