Guianan Fish-eating Rat

Guianan Fish-eating Rat

Discover the fascinating world of the Guianan Fish-eating Rat (*Ichthyomys cametinsis*), a unique semi-aquatic rodent found in the lush tropical rainforests of the Guiana Shield. With its remarkable adaptations, including webbed feet for swimming and a diet primarily consisting of fish, this vulnerable species plays an essential role in its ecosystem. Learn about its habitat, behavior, and conservation challenges in our latest blog post.

Northern Andean Water Mouse

Northern Andean Water Mouse

Discover the intriguing world of the **Northern Andean Water Mouse** (*Oxymycterus*), a vulnerable rodent native to the Andean regions of South America. Adapted for swimming, this medium-sized creature thrives in freshwater habitats, foraging for aquatic invertebrates and plant material while playing a vital role in its ecosystem. Learn about its unique behaviors, reproductive habits, and the conservation efforts necessary to protect this resilient species.

Northern Andean Water Mouse

Northern Andean Water Mouse

Discover the intriguing world of the **Northern Andean Water Mouse** (*Oxymycterus*), a vulnerable rodent native to the Andean regions of South America. Adapted for swimming, this medium-sized creature thrives in freshwater habitats, foraging for aquatic invertebrates and plant material while playing a vital role in its ecosystem. Learn about its unique behaviors, reproductive habits, and the conservation efforts necessary to protect this resilient species.

Chilean Climbing Mouse

Chilean Climbing Mouse

Discover the fascinating world of the Chilean Climbing Mouse (*Abrothrix olivacea*), a small yet remarkable mammal found in the temperate forests of southern Chile and Argentina. Known for its exceptional climbing abilities, this nocturnal creature plays a vital role in seed dispersal while facing threats from habitat loss. Learn more about its unique adaptations, diet, and conservation status in this insightful blog post.

Chilean Climbing Mouse

Chilean Climbing Mouse

Discover the fascinating world of the Chilean Climbing Mouse (*Abrothrix olivacea*), a small yet remarkable mammal found in the temperate forests of southern Chile and Argentina. Known for its exceptional climbing abilities, this nocturnal creature plays a vital role in seed dispersal while facing threats from habitat loss. Learn more about its unique adaptations, diet, and conservation status in this insightful blog post.

Western Puna Mouse

Western Puna Mouse

Discover the fascinating world of the **Western Puna Mouse** (*Oligoryzomys flavescens*), a small yet resilient rodent native to the high-altitude Puna ecoregion of South America. Learn about its unique adaptations for survival, nocturnal habits, diverse diet, and crucial role in seed dispersal within its rugged grassland habitat. As a vital part of the ecosystem, understanding this species offers insights into the biodiversity of its environment and the importance of conservation efforts.

Western Puna Mouse

Western Puna Mouse

Discover the fascinating world of the **Western Puna Mouse** (*Oligoryzomys flavescens*), a small yet resilient rodent native to the high-altitude Puna ecoregion of South America. Learn about its unique adaptations for survival, nocturnal habits, diverse diet, and crucial role in seed dispersal within its rugged grassland habitat. As a vital part of the ecosystem, understanding this species offers insights into the biodiversity of its environment and the importance of conservation efforts.

Western Puna Mouse

Western Puna Mouse

Discover the fascinating world of the **Western Puna Mouse** (*Oligoryzomys flavescens*), a small yet resilient rodent native to the high-altitude Puna ecoregion of South America. Learn about its unique adaptations for survival, nocturnal habits, diverse diet, and crucial role in seed dispersal within its rugged grassland habitat. As a vital part of the ecosystem, understanding this species offers insights into the biodiversity of its environment and the importance of conservation efforts.

Western Puna Mouse

Western Puna Mouse

Discover the fascinating world of the **Western Puna Mouse** (*Oligoryzomys flavescens*), a small yet resilient rodent native to the high-altitude Puna ecoregion of South America. Learn about its unique adaptations for survival, nocturnal habits, diverse diet, and crucial role in seed dispersal within its rugged grassland habitat. As a vital part of the ecosystem, understanding this species offers insights into the biodiversity of its environment and the importance of conservation efforts.

Red Hocicudo

Red Hocicudo

Discover the captivating Red Hocicudo, a vulnerable medium-sized mammal native to the tropical savannas and grasslands of South America. With its striking reddish-brown coat and unique long snout, this nocturnal forager plays a crucial role in seed dispersal and maintaining ecosystem health. Learn about its habitat, diet, reproductive behaviors, and the pressing conservation efforts needed to protect this remarkable species.