Discover the fascinating world of the **Cerrado Giant Rat** (*Kerodon rupestris*), a unique herbivore native to Brazil's diverse Cerrado biome. Adapted to its grassland habitat, this remarkable species plays a vital role in seed dispersal and ecosystem balance while facing threats from habitat loss. Learn about their physical characteristics, social behavior, and conservation status in our latest post.
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Cerrado Giant Rat
Discover the fascinating world of the **Cerrado Giant Rat** (*Kerodon rupestris*), a unique herbivore native to Brazil's diverse Cerrado biome. Adapted to its grassland habitat, this remarkable species plays a vital role in seed dispersal and ecosystem balance while facing threats from habitat loss. Learn about their physical characteristics, social behavior, and conservation status in our latest post.
Cerrado Giant Rat
Discover the fascinating world of the **Cerrado Giant Rat** (*Kerodon rupestris*), a unique herbivore native to Brazil's diverse Cerrado biome. Adapted to its grassland habitat, this remarkable species plays a vital role in seed dispersal and ecosystem balance while facing threats from habitat loss. Learn about their physical characteristics, social behavior, and conservation status in our latest post.
Rock Cavy
Explore the intriguing world of the Rock Cavy (*Kerodon rupestris*), a medium-sized rodent native to the rocky hills and savannas of eastern Brazil. Discover their social behavior, unique adaptations, and vital role in the ecosystem as herbivores contributing to plant propagation, all while facing threats from habitat destruction and hunting that put their Near Threatened status at risk.
Northern Mountain Cavy
Discover the Northern Mountain Cavy (*Kerodon rupestris*), a unique herbivore thriving in the rugged terrains of the Andes Mountains. Known for their stout bodies and engaging social behaviors, these medium-sized creatures play a vital role in maintaining ecosystem health while facing threats like habitat loss and hunting. Explore their intriguing adaptations and contributions to biodiversity in our latest blog post.