Mammals we are currently working with .

  Geoffroy's cat (Leopardus geoffroyi)  is a wild cat native to the southern and central regions of South  America. It is about the size of a domestic cat.They are nocturnal and a  solitary hunter. They are at the top of the food chain in its range and  preys primarily on rodents, hares, small lizards, insects, and  occasionally frogs and fish. They weigh between 4 to 11.0 lb. Males are  usually larger than females. Life span is 10-15 years in captivity.  

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.

Degus (Octodon degus) are found in the  lowland areas of Chile in South America  a degu is a small rodent that  is closely related to the guinea pig and chinchilla. Degus are very  social, inquisitive animals and can be very vocal. The overall size for a  degu is 5 to 7 inches and they may live up to 7 years in captivity. A  good diet consists of a combination of hay and pellets (guinea pig,  rabbit or commercial rodent block). Care should be taken when handling a  degu as the tail is very fragile and can be shed. Once lost, the tail  will not regrow. 

African Pygmy Dormice (Graphiurus Murinus) are incredibly quick and agile. They have an  average lifespan of 4-6 years. They like to live in groups in the wild. They eat a variety of fruits and nuts. In the wild they also eat pollen and nectar.  

Nile spiny mouse (Acomys cahirinus cahirinus) are found  throughout parts of Africa. The spiny mouse is a small rodent that has a possum-like face.They are very active, quick, jumpy, and very curious. Their spines are dark gray almost black and the overall size for them is 4 to 6 inches. Spiny mice may live up to 5 years in  captivity. Care should be taken when handling a spiny mouse as the tail  is very fragile and can be shed. Once lost, it will not regrow.  They  have an omnivorous diet.

 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