Malagasy giant jumping rat (Hypogeomys antimena). It is omnivorous, but forages on the forest floor mainly for fruit, nuts, seeds, and leaves. It is e

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Malagasy giant jumping rat (Hypogeomys antimena). It is omnivorous, but forages on the forest floor mainly for fruit, nuts, seeds, and leaves. It is endemic to specific areas of Madagascar. Photographed in the Kirindy Deciduous Forest, Western Madagascar.

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