Discover the fascinating world of the **Seram Island Mountain Rat** (*Insulomys petersi*), a vulnerable rodent endemic to the mountainous regions of Indonesia's Maluku Province. With its distinctive physical traits and nocturnal lifestyle, this species plays a vital role in seed dispersal and maintaining forest biodiversity, even as it faces threats from habitat destruction. Learn about its habitat, behavior, and the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect this unique ecosystem resident.