New Guinea Waterside Rat

New Guinea Waterside Rat

Discover the fascinating world of Jackson's Fat Mouse (*Praomys jacksoni*), a vulnerable rodent native to the lush forests of East Africa, particularly Tanzania and Kenya. With its stout body, distinctive features, and social behavior, this nocturnal species plays a vital role in its ecosystem as a seed disperser and forager. Learn about its habitat, diet, reproductive habits, and the conservation efforts needed to protect this unique species from habitat loss.