Discover the fascinating Carriker's Speckled Tree-rat (<i>Diplomys delator</i>), a unique rodent native to the montane cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador. With its striking speckled fur and exceptional climbing skills, this nocturnal herbivore plays a vital role in seed dispersal and maintaining forest biodiversity, all while being classified as a species vulnerable to habitat destruction. Explore its behavior, diet, and the conservation efforts needed to protect this remarkable creature.