Emin’s and Gambian Pouched Rats are so similar that it’s difficult to tell them apart. They are originally from Africa where they lived in forests and wooded areas. They were once imported to the U.S. as pets, but importation is now illegal as a pouched rat was found to be a carrier of monkeypox. The […]
Mediterranean Lemmings are rarely seen in captivity. Best housing for a Lemming is an aquarium with a secure mesh top. Bedding can be a small layer of wood shavings with shredded paper or straw on top. Straw is also part of their diet. Cardboard rolls or pvc pipe should be added to the Lemmings a […]
Siberian Chipmunks can be found from Central Russia to China, Korea and Northern Japan. They have also been found in Eastern and Central Europe having escaped captivity. The Siberian Chipmunk is the only one of the genus outside of North America. Length is 18-25 cm., 2/3 of it body and 1/3 tail. Life span is […]
