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  • Northern Water Rat

    Northern Water Rat

    Discover the fascinating world of Krebs’s Fat Mouse, a vulnerable species thriving in the grasslands and scrubby forests of central and southern Africa. Learn about its physical traits, social behaviors, and vital role in seed dispersal, as well as the conservation efforts needed to protect its habitat from degradation. Delve into the unique adaptations that…

  • Broad-cheeked Hopping Mouse

    Broad-cheeked Hopping Mouse

    Discover the fascinating world of the Dainty Fat Mouse, a small yet captivating rodent native to the arid regions of southern Africa. With its playful nature, nocturnal habits, and crucial role in seed dispersal, this adorable creature not only enriches its ecosystem but also faces threats from habitat destruction and climate change. Learn more about…

  • Darling Downs Hopping Mouse

    Darling Downs Hopping Mouse

    Explore the intriguing world of the Northwestern Fat Mouse (*Malacomys edwardsi*), a species native to the lush shrublands and grasslands of northwestern Africa. Learn about its unique physical characteristics, social behaviors, and vital role in the ecosystem, including its contributions to seed dispersal and its challenges in the face of habitat loss. Discover why this…

  • 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…

  • 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.…

  • Golden-backed Tree Rat

    Golden-backed Tree Rat

    Discover the intriguing world of the **Chestnut African Climbing Mouse** (*Thallomys paedulus*), a medium-sized rodent native to sub-Saharan Africa’s diverse habitats. Renowned for its agile climbing skills and nocturnal behavior, this species plays a vital role in its ecosystem as an omnivorous herbivore and a prey species. Learn about its remarkable adaptations, social dynamics, and…

  • Riama Island Mosaic-tailed Rat

    Riama Island Mosaic-tailed Rat

    Discover the fascinating world of the **East African Pouched Mouse** (*Beamys hindei*), a small rodent thriving in the grasslands and savannas of East Africa. Known for their distinctive cheek pouches and social behaviors, these nocturnal creatures play a vital role in their ecosystem through seed dispersal and as a food source for predators. Learn more…

  • Manus Island Mosaic-tailed Rat

    Manus Island Mosaic-tailed Rat

    Discover the fascinating world of the Montane African Climbing Mouse (*Thallomys paedulcus*), a remarkable rodent native to the mountainous regions of Central and East Africa. With its exceptional climbing abilities and a diet that adapts to its high-elevation habitat, this nocturnal creature plays a vital role in its ecosystem. Learn about its unique behaviors, physical…

  • Short-tailed Talaud Mosaic-tailed Rat

    Short-tailed Talaud Mosaic-tailed Rat

    Explore the fascinating world of the Hinde’s Long-tailed Pouched Rat, an endangered species native to the lush forests of East Africa. Discover its unique physical traits, nocturnal behaviors, and crucial role in seed dispersal within its ecosystem. Learn about the challenges it faces due to habitat loss and the importance of conservation efforts to protect…

  • Bougainville Mosaic-tailed Rat

    Bougainville Mosaic-tailed Rat

    Discover the fascinating world of the **Nilgiri Long-tailed Climbing Mouse**, a unique species thriving in the montane forests of southern India. Known for its remarkable climbing abilities, this small nocturnal rodent plays a vital role in seed dispersal and forest regeneration, while facing threats from habitat loss. Learn more about its physical characteristics, diet, and…

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    Cyrtodactylus gubaot

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    Cyrtodactylus guakanthanensis

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    Cyrtodactylus grismeri

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