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Trinidad Spiny-rat

Discover the Trinidad Spiny-rat, a unique rodent native to the tropical rainforests of Trinidad and Tobago. With their distinctive spiny fur and nocturnal habits, these social animals play a crucial role in seed dispersal and ecosystem health. Learn about their habitat, diet, reproduction, and the conservation challenges they face in this insightful blog post.
Robert’s Spiny-rat

Discover the fascinating world of Robert’s Spiny-rat (*Proechimys roberti*), a nocturnal rodent native to the tropical rainforests of Central America. With its distinctive spiny fur and agile climbing abilities, this species plays a crucial role in its ecosystem as a seed disperser. However, with a conservation status of **Vulnerable**, protecting its habitat is vital to…
Patton’s Spiny-rat

Discover the intriguing world of Patton’s Spiny-rat (Proechimys pattoni), a medium-sized rodent native to the tropical rainforests of Eastern Ecuador and Northern Peru. With its unique spiny fur, agile climbing skills, and vital role as a seed disperser, this vulnerable species faces significant threats from habitat loss, making conservation efforts essential for its survival. Learn…
Kulina Spiny-rat

Discover the intriguing world of the Kulina Spiny-rat (Echinosorex gymnurus), a unique rodent native to the rainforests of southeastern Peru and western Brazil. With its distinctive spiny fur, nocturnal behavior, and role as a vital seed disperser, this medium-sized mammal faces vulnerability due to habitat loss. Learn about its fascinating adaptations, diet, and the crucial…
Pacific Spiny-rat

Discover the fascinating life of the Pacific Spiny-rat (*Proechimys setosus*), a unique rodent native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. Learn about its remarkable adaptations, nocturnal behaviors, and vital role in seed dispersal within its ecosystem, while also uncovering the threats it faces due to habitat loss and conservation challenges. Join us…
Stiff-spined Spiny-rat

Explore the fascinating world of the Stiff-spined Spiny-rat (*Proechimys semispinosus*), a unique rodent species native to the rainforests of Central and South America. Known for its distinctive spiny fur and nocturnal habits, this species plays a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity as a seed disperser. Discover their habitat, behavior, and the conservation challenges they face…
Guaira Spiny-rat

Discover the captivating world of the **Guaira Spiny-rat** (*Proechimys guairae*), a unique rodent native to the tropical rainforests of South America. Known for its distinctive spiny coat and nocturnal habits, this vulnerable species plays a crucial role in seed dispersal and maintaining ecological balance. Learn about its habitat, diet, and the conservation challenges it faces…
Short-tailed Spiny-rat

Discover the fascinating world of the Short-tailed Spiny-rat (Proechimys brevicauda), a medium-sized rodent adept at navigating the lush tropical rainforests of Central and South America. With their unique spiny fur and nocturnal habits, these creatures play a critical role in their ecosystem as seed dispersers, while also facing challenges from habitat loss. Learn about their…
Peruvian Toro

Discover the intriguing Peruvian Toro, a vibrant species native to the Amazon Basin, known for its striking patterned coat and social behavior. This medium-sized herbivore plays a crucial role in seed dispersal, supporting rainforest biodiversity, while facing threats from habitat loss. Learn about their unique adaptations, diet, and the conservation efforts underway to protect this…
Armored Rat

Discover the captivating world of the Armored Rat, a unique rodent native to the grasslands and savannas of South America. With its distinctive scaly skin and nocturnal behaviors, this agile omnivore plays a vital role in ecosystem health. Learn about its habitat, diet, and the conservation challenges it faces in our latest blog post.

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Clelia clelia

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Craspedocephalus puniceus

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Craspedocephalus gramineus

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