Ferret*
Scientific Name: Mustela putorius furo Habitat: Grasslands, wetlands, farmland. Lifespan: 7-10 years.
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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
Rabbit*
Scientific Name: Oryctolagus cuniculus. Habitat: Grasslands, forests, urban areas. Lifespan: 8-10 years in captivity; less in the wild.
Prehensile Tailed Porcupines*
Scientific Name: Coendou prehensilis. Habitat: Rainforests. Lifespan: Up to 17 years in captivity; unknown in the wild
Guinea Pigs
Scientific Name: Cavia porcellus. Habitat: Mountains. Lifespan: 4-6 years on average in captivity.
* Animal is part of the Education Program and is not on display