Mammals we are currently working with .

The African crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata)  is the largest porcupine in the world.  It lives in hilly, rocky habitats in sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa  and Italy. They are nocturnal and eat tubers, fruits, bulbs, and bark. They live in tunnel systems in small family groups. They can live up to twenty years. 

Fennec fox (Vulpes zerda) is native to the deserts of  North Africa.  These foxes are omnivores, feasting on a variety of prey as nighttime  hunters. They enjoy insects, rodents, snails, lizards, plants, fruits,  roots, and eggs. They usually weigh three-four pounds. Their lifespan in captivity is 10-13 years. The fennec is the smallest fox species. 

Libyan striped weasel (Ictonyx libyca) range is northern Africa. This mustelid will release an odor from its anal glands when it is attacked or under  stress. They are usually silent, but will produce a loud  growl/shriek when alarmed. They are carnivorous and mainly eat small mammals and birds, but also eats snakes and insects. They live 5-7 years in captivity.

The Patagonian cavy or mara  (Dolichotis patagonum) live in the Pampas of Argentina, a vast, treeless region made up of grasslands and brush lands. They eat lots of grass, hay, some fruits and veggies and need a lot of vitamin C which can be found in most guinea pig diets. They live 10-14 years in captivity. 

 Short-tailed opossums (Monodelphis domestica)  are found mainly in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Chile.  Short-tailed opossums are pouchless marsupials. The young are born very small and clamp themselves to a nipple after birth. In the wild, they eat insects, fruits, and vegetable matter. A mature short-tailed opossum will reach a body length of about 4 to 6 inches. In the wild, short-tailed opossums live up to 2 years; in captivity,  they can live 3 to 4 years old.

 Cusimanse  (Crossarchus obscurus)  is a small dwarf mongoose. They live in west Africa. Cusimanse are primarily carnivorous  feeding on crabs, insects, small reptiles and rodent. They  also enjoy berries and other soft fruits. They live for about ten years in captivity. 

Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) live throughout North America.  Virginia opossums  are extremely opportunistic feeders. These animals eat a variety of  foods  including vertebrates, invertebrates, plant material, fruits, grains and  carrion. They can live three to four years in captivity.

Four eyed opossums (Philander opossum) are native to Central and South America. They are nocturnal, solitary, and partly arboreal.  They have an omnivorous diet containing fruits,  nectar, insects, and small mammals.

Hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris) inhabit a  wide range across a variety of climates and terrains in East Africa.  They eat ground-dwelling insects, other invertebrates, and they are  quite opportunistic and are known to feed on carrion, birds’ eggs, and  any lizards, snakes or other small animals that should happen to  catch.They are nocturnal and live 4-8 years in captivity