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Rock-dwelling Giant Rat

Discover the intriguing world of the Greater Blind Mole-rat, a remarkable subterranean rodent found in Eastern Europe and Western Asia. With its exceptional burrowing abilities and unique nocturnal behavior, this species plays a vital role in soil aeration and ecosystem balance. Learn about its physical characteristics, diet, reproductive habits, and the conservation challenges it faces…
Mount Isarog Shrew Rat

Discover the fascinating world of the Altai Zokor, a remarkable medium-sized rodent native to the mountainous regions of Central Asia. With its unique burrowing habits and vital role in maintaining ecosystem health, this Vulnerable species thrives in alpine meadows and is crucial for soil aeration and plant growth. Learn about its physical characteristics, nocturnal behavior,…
Western Mouse

Discover the intriguing world of the **Qinling Zokor**, a remarkable small mammal native to the **Qinling Mountains** of China. This solitary and nocturnal creature thrives in **high-altitude grasslands** and plays a vital role in its ecosystem by aerating soil and dispersing seeds while predominantly feeding on roots and tubers. Unfortunately, the **Qinling Zokor** is classified…
Sandy Inland Mouse

Discover the fascinating world of the Plateau Zokor (Myospalax baikalensis), a unique rodent native to the mountainous regions of central Asia. Known for its extensive underground tunnel systems and distinctive burrowing behavior, this vulnerable species plays a vital role in soil aeration and plant growth. Learn about its habitat, diet, and the conservation efforts needed…
Long-tailed Mouse

Discover the fascinating world of the Gansu Zokor (Myospalax baileyi), a nocturnal burrowing rodent native to the alpine grasslands of China’s Gansu province. With its robust body, specialized digging adaptations, and significant role in soil aeration and plant health, this unique species not only adds to the biodiversity of its habitat but also faces challenges…
Western Pebble Mouse

Explore the fascinating world of the **Malabar Spiny Tree Mouse**, a unique rodent native to India’s Western Ghats. Discover its nocturnal behaviors, distinctive physical features, and vital role in forest ecosystems, along with the threats it faces due to habitat loss. Learn about its intriguing adaptations and the conservation efforts necessary to protect this vulnerable…
Desert Mouse

Explore the fascinating world of the **Soft-furred Tree Mouse**, a vibrant species native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia. With its remarkable agility, distinctive soft fur, and vital role in seed dispersal, this nocturnal rodent faces challenges from habitat loss, making conservation efforts crucial. Discover more about its unique behaviors, diet, and ecological significance in…
Plains Mouse

Discover the fascinating world of the Common Pygmy Rock Mouse, a small rodent native to southern Africa’s rocky terrains. With its nocturnal habits, unique adaptations for survival, and role in seed dispersal, this agile creature is a vital part of its ecosystem. Learn about its habitat, diet, and the conservation challenges it faces in our…
Kakadu Pebble Mouse

Discover the fascinating Shortridge’s Pygmy Rock Mouse, a vulnerable rodent native to the rocky outcrops of southern Africa. This elusive creature, known for its exceptional climbing abilities, plays a crucial role in its ecosystem as both an herbivore and a prey species. Learn about its unique habitat, nocturnal behaviors, and the conservation efforts needed to…
Woolley’s Moss Mouse

Discover the fascinating world of Audebert’s Forest Rat (*Oryzomys audeberti*), a nocturnal rodent thriving in the humid rainforests of Brazil and Colombia. With its distinctive coat and arboreal agility, this vulnerable species plays a crucial role in seed dispersal and maintains the ecological balance within its habitat. Learn about its behaviors, diet, and the challenges…

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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 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

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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