Fun Dassie Rat Facts For Kids
The dassie rat (Petromus typicus) is an African rat species. They can be found within their range in Namibia and Angola. This animal’s status on the IUCN Red List is currently Least Concern and hence it is not an extinct rat. This rat is the only rat from the family of Petromuridae that is not extinct. Its habitat includes rocky hills or plateaus and its diet includes food like grass, seeds, twigs, and shrubs....