Tag: Saint Lucia Giant Rice Rat

Discover the fascinating world of the **Saint Lucia Giant Rice Rat**, a unique rodent native to the lush rainforests and coastal mangroves of Saint Lucia. Known scientifically as *Oryzomys megacephalus*, this vulnerable species plays a crucial role in its ecosystem as both a seed disperser and a prey for larger predators. Explore its remarkable physical traits, nocturnal behaviors, and the conservation efforts aimed at protecting this living remnant of the island's prehistoric wildlife.

Discover the fascinating world of the **Saint Lucia Giant Rice Rat**, a unique rodent native to the lush rainforests and coastal mangroves of Saint Lucia. Known scientifically as *Oryzomys megacephalus*, this vulnerable species plays a crucial role in its ecosystem as both a seed disperser and a prey for larger predators. Explore its remarkable physical traits, nocturnal behaviors, and the conservation efforts aimed at protecting this living remnant of the island's prehistoric wildlife.