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The southern African spiny mouse (Acomys spinosissimus) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. [2] It is found in Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are moist savanna and rocky areas.
Acomys selousi, or Selous's spiny mouse, is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Botswana , Mozambique , South Africa , and Zimbabwe . [ 1 ]
The cape spiny mouse contributes significantly to the pollination of Protea humiflora, and in turn gains the food resources that enable winter breeding. In addition to being a potential pollinator for a number of plant species, it also has a role in seed predation and hoarding in the fynbos , potentially contributing to the evolution of ...
The term spiny mouse refers to any species of rodent within the genus Acomys. [1] Similar in appearance to mice of the genus Mus , spiny mice are small mammals with bare tails which contain osteoderms , a rare feature in mammals. [ 2 ]
An "amphibious mouse" with partially webbed feet that eats aquatic insects was among 27 new species discovered during a 2022 expedition to Peru's Amazon, according to Conservation International.
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Print/export Download as PDF; ... Geosciurus inauris - Cape ground squirrel or South African ground squirrel; ... Scolomys ucayalensis - Ucayali spiny mouse;
An amphibious mouse with webbed feet and a blob-headed fish are among 27 new species scientists have discovered in Peru. ... Spiny mice are known for their distinctive spines, similar to hedgehogs ...