Spiny Mice – Egyptian and Arabian Spiny mice live an average of 3-5 years. They are 1 3/4-4 inches long. The tail is 1 1/2 times the body length. Colors are agouti, tan and cream. They have fox-like faces, large eyes and rounded ears. Hair along the spine is thicker and stiff which gives them […]
Multimammate Mice are known by many names – Natal Multimammate Rat, Common African Rat, Soft-furred Rat. They are referred to as the link between mice and rats. The fur is long, soft and silky. The body is 15 cm., the tail is 11 cm. and weight is 60 gms. Lifespan is 2-3 years. This is […]
The original habitat of the Chinese Dwarf Hamster is Mongolia and Northern China. These tiny creatures, similar to the Russian Dwarf Hamster, are 10-12 cm. and have a 3 cm. long tail. Their color is greyish brown with a black stripe along the spine and a white spot on the head. Females are larger and […]
