mammals

Ferret

Ferret

Scientific Name: Mustela putorius furo
Habitat: Grasslands, wetlands, farmland. Lifespan: 7-10 years.
 

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African Pygmy Hedgehog

African Pygmy Hedgehog

Scientific Name: Hybrid of Atelerix albiventris and Atelerix algirus.
Habitat: Grasslands and forests.
Lifespan: 3-4 years in the wild; 4-6 years in captivity

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Rabbit

Rabbit

Scientific Name: Oryctolagus cuniculus. Habitat: Grasslands, forests, urban areas.
Lifespan: 8-10 years in captivity; less in the wild.

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Prehensile Tailed Porcupines

Prehensile Tailed Porcupines

Scientific Name: Coendou prehensilis.
Habitat: Rainforests. Lifespan: Up to 17 years in captivity; unknown in the wild

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Domestic Rat

Domestic Rat

Scientific Name: Rattus norvegicus
Habitat: Urban areas, farmland
Lifespan: 2-3 years

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