🐀The hispid cotton rat (Sigmodon hispidus) is a moderately large rodent with a scaly, sparsely haired tail that is shorter than the combined head and body. Cotton rats feature a prominent high nose and a coloration resembling that of a javelina, earning it the nickname "javelina rat" in various regions. #UGASREL #ecology #conservation #research #education #outreach | Savannah River Ecology Laboratory
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🐀The hispid cotton rat (Sigmodon hispidus) is a moderately large rodent with a scaly, sparsely haired tail that is shorter than the combined head and body. Cotton rats feature a prominent high nose and a coloration resembling that of a javelina, earning it the nickname "javelina rat" in various regions. #UGASREL #ecology #conservation #research #education #outreach | Savannah River Ecology Laboratory
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🐀The hispid cotton rat is Florida’s only truly native rat species. Unlike the nonnative black rats and Norway rats that were introduced by ships centuries ago, the hispid cotton rat has always been part of Florida’s natural ecosystems. These medium-sized rodents are rounder (and cuter) than the invasive species, have coarse brown fur, and short tails, and they are commonly found in grassy fields, brush, and wetlands. They play an important role in the food chain, serving as staple food source f
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🐀The hispid cotton rat is Florida’s only truly native rat species. Unlike the nonnative black rats and Norway rats that were introduced by ships centuries ago, the hispid cotton rat has always been part of Florida’s natural ecosystems. These medium-sized rodents are rounder (and cuter) than the invasive species, have coarse brown fur, and short tails, and they are commonly found in grassy fields, brush, and wetlands. They play an important role in the food chain, serving as staple food source f
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A perfect FAST release. This little hispid cotton rat came in a few weeks ago after being attacked by a dog and surviving. She had some issues with the backend, but Cage rest of medication obviously did the trick. I realized she was ready to go yesterday when she chewed a giant hole in the top of the container, very heavy plastic was on one side and heavy metal was on the other. So thank God it was feed/cage clean day or she woulda been loose in the hospital. Never underestimate the teeth of a r
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A perfect FAST release. This little hispid cotton rat came in a few weeks ago after being attacked by a dog and surviving. She had some issues with the backend, but Cage rest of medication obviously did the trick. I realized she was ready to go yesterday when she chewed a giant hole in the top of the container, very heavy plastic was on one side and heavy metal was on the other. So thank God it was feed/cage clean day or she woulda been loose in the hospital. Never underestimate the teeth of a r
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