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Wordless Wednesday: Pouched Rat having a treat

This is a video recording of me introducing a new snack to the African Giant Pouched Rats (Cricetomys ansorgei) – fresh pumpkin seeds.

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This is a video recording of me introducing a new snack to the African Giant Pouched Rats (Cricetomys ansorgei) - fresh pumpkin seeds.

This fellow really seems to like it. I'm super impressed by this species dexterity. His handling of this seeds shows that.


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This is just a snap shot of an experiment I am presently writing. Fingers crossed that the manuscript will be complete by the end of the week. As always I appreciate your support.

DNLee is a biologist and she studies animal behavior, mammalogy, and ecology . She uses social media, informal experiential science experiences, and draws from hip hop culture to share science with general audiences, particularly under-served groups.

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