Central rock-rat  (Zyzomys pedunculatus)

Description

This medium-sized rodent was believed to be extinct until it was rediscovered in 1996 (2). These stocky rock-rats are yellowish-brown in colour and have characteristically 'Roman' noses (2). The thick and furry tail is the same length as the head and body, and the fur on the underbody is cream (2).

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