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  • Serra do Mar Grass Mouse

    Serra do Mar Grass Mouse

    Discover the fascinating world of the **Serra do Mar Grass Mouse**, a vulnerable rodent native to the lush forests of Brazil’s Serra do Mar mountain range. With its unique adaptations, such as nocturnal foraging habits and impressive burrowing abilities, this small creature plays a crucial role in its ecosystem as both prey and a seed…

  • Serra do Mar Grass Mouse

    Serra do Mar Grass Mouse

    Discover the fascinating world of the **Serra do Mar Grass Mouse**, a vulnerable rodent native to the lush forests of Brazil’s Serra do Mar mountain range. With its unique adaptations, such as nocturnal foraging habits and impressive burrowing abilities, this small creature plays a crucial role in its ecosystem as both prey and a seed…

  • Serra do Mar Grass Mouse

    Serra do Mar Grass Mouse

    Discover the fascinating world of the **Serra do Mar Grass Mouse**, a vulnerable rodent native to the lush forests of Brazil’s Serra do Mar mountain range. With its unique adaptations, such as nocturnal foraging habits and impressive burrowing abilities, this small creature plays a crucial role in its ecosystem as both prey and a seed…

  • Cloud Forest Grass Mouse

    Cloud Forest Grass Mouse

    Discover the fascinating world of the Cloud Forest Grass Mouse, a vulnerable species native to the high-altitude cloud forests of Central and South America. This small, nocturnal rodent plays a vital role in maintaining ecological balance by dispersing seeds and supporting the food web while showcasing unique behaviors and adaptations to thrive in its lush…

  • Torres's Pink-lipped Mouse

    Torres’s Pink-lipped Mouse

    Discover the fascinating world of the **Torres’s Pink-lipped Mouse** (*Notomys amplus*), a medium-sized rodent native to the arid woodlands of Australia. With its distinct pale orange-brown fur and unique pink lips, this nocturnal creature plays a vital role in its ecosystem through seed dispersal and soil aeration. Despite its remarkable adaptations for survival in harsh…

  • Torres's Pink-lipped Mouse

    Torres’s Pink-lipped Mouse

    Discover the fascinating world of the **Torres’s Pink-lipped Mouse** (*Notomys amplus*), a medium-sized rodent native to the arid woodlands of Australia. With its distinct pale orange-brown fur and unique pink lips, this nocturnal creature plays a vital role in its ecosystem through seed dispersal and soil aeration. Despite its remarkable adaptations for survival in harsh…

  • Puno Grass Mouse

    Puno Grass Mouse

    Discover the Puno Grass Mouse (Akodon pseudogularis), a remarkable rodent native to the high-altitude grasslands of southern Peru. With its soft fur, nocturnal behavior, and intricate burrowing systems, this vulnerable species plays a critical role in its ecosystem through seed dispersal and serving as prey for predators. Learn about its unique adaptations and conservation challenges…

  • Puno Grass Mouse

    Puno Grass Mouse

    Discover the Puno Grass Mouse (Akodon pseudogularis), a remarkable rodent native to the high-altitude grasslands of southern Peru. With its soft fur, nocturnal behavior, and intricate burrowing systems, this vulnerable species plays a critical role in its ecosystem through seed dispersal and serving as prey for predators. Learn about its unique adaptations and conservation challenges…

  • Toba Grass Mouse

    Toba Grass Mouse

    Discover the Toba Grass Mouse, a vulnerable species native to the grasslands and savannas of Southeast Asia. With its distinctive light brown fur and intricate burrowing behavior, this small rodent plays a vital role in its ecosystem, contributing to seed dispersal and soil aeration. Learn about its unique habitat, diet, and the challenges it faces…

  • Toba Grass Mouse

    Toba Grass Mouse

    Discover the Toba Grass Mouse, a vulnerable species native to the grasslands and savannas of Southeast Asia. With its distinctive light brown fur and intricate burrowing behavior, this small rodent plays a vital role in its ecosystem, contributing to seed dispersal and soil aeration. Learn about its unique habitat, diet, and the challenges it faces…

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    Cyrtodactylus gubaot

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    Cyrtodactylus guakanthanensis

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    Cyrtodactylus grismeri

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