Mammals we are currently working with .

Geoffroy's Cat

Rex and Double Rex Rats

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.

Rex and Double Rex Rats

Degus-Piedbald color

Rex and Double Rex Rats

Degus-Piedbald color

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.

Degus-Agouti color

Degus-Cream and Blue

Degus-Piedbald color

Degus-Cream and Blue

Black Pied Degus

Degus-Cream and Blue

Black Degus

High white pied sands and creams

Sand and Pied Sand Degus

High white pied sands and creams

Sand and Pied Sand Degus

High white pied sands and creams

Non agouti blue solid and pied

High white pied sands and creams

Acacia Rats

Non agouti blue solid and pied

Persian Jirds

Acacia rats (Thallomys paedulcus) natural habitat is in areas with Acacia trees in Africa. They are medium sized with very long brown tails and a dark black line encircling their eyes. They typically have light grey fur. They have a lifespan of 3-5 years and can live in same or mixed sex colonies.

Acacia rats are excellent climbers and extremely active; a large arboreal cage should be used.

Diet should consist of a base seed mix, various fruit, veggies, and insects.

Persian Jirds

Non agouti blue solid and pied

Persian Jirds

Persian Jirds (Meriones persicus) are large relatives of the Mongolian gerbil. They are from the Persian Desert Basin. They are omnivores and nocturnal. They like to live in groups in the wild. Their lifespan is 5-7 years.

Egyptian Spiny Mice

Egyptian Spiny Mice Satins

Egyptian spiny mice (Acomys cahirinus) are found throughout parts of Africa, India and the Middle East. The Egyptian spiny mouse is a small rodent that has a possum-like face and a calm temperament. Their spines can be black or tan and the overall size for a spiny mouse is 5 to 7 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.

Egyptian Spiny Mice Satins

Spotted mini pigs

Egyptian Spiny Mice Satins

African pygmy mouse

Southern Flying Squirrels

African pygmy mouse

Pygmy mice (Mus minutoides) are found throughout Africa, south of the Sahara desert. The pygmy mouse has a brownish red coat with a white underbelly. The body of an adult is approximately 2 to 3 inches in length with a tail of 1 to 2.5 inches. Pygmy mice have a high rate of metabolism. A good diet consists of a combination of seeds, nuts,fruits, veggies, and rodent block.
Pygmy mice cannot tolerate temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. You must be careful when handling them. They live up to 3 years in captivity

Dwarf Spiny Mice

Southern Flying Squirrels

Dwarf Spiny Mice (Acomys spinossisimus) are similar to the Egyptian spiny mice. Their diet is the same. A big difference is their tales do fall of very easily.

Southern Flying Squirrels

Flying squirrels are members of the rodent family and are native to the United States. They are nocturnal but will interact some during the day. Flying squirrels are omnivores. They don't actually fly, but glide through the air.

Dwarf Rats

Hairless mice

This is a picture of a breeder adult.

Hairless mice

Texel Mice

Hairless mice

Texel Mice

Satin Mice

Sugar Gliders

Texel Mice

Sugar Gliders

Sugar Gliders are small, omnivorous, arboreal, and nocturnal gliding possum belonging to the marsupial family. The common name refers to its fondness for sugary foods such as sap and nectar and its ability to glide through the air, much like a flying squirrel. They are from Australia.

Shaw's Jirds

Sugar Gliders

Shaw's jird (Meriones shawi) are found in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia. Its natural habitats are arable land, pastureland, and rural gardens. They are omnivorous and benefit from a varied diet that is predominately based on seeds and grains. They should also be given fruit, vegetables and some type of protein. They live 3-5 years.

African Pygmy Dormice

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.

Patagoian Cavy

African Pygmy Dormice

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.

Nile Spiny mice

African Pygmy Dormice

Nile Spiny mice

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

African crested porcupine

Nile Spiny mice

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

African crested porcupine

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.