Giant Mole Rat (Tachyoryctes macrocephalus)
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About Giant Mole Rat (Tachyoryctes macrocephalus)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Mammals
- Order: Rodents
- Family: Mole Rats, Bamboo Rats, Zokors
The giant root-rat, also known as the Ethiopian African mole rat or giant mole rat, is a rodent species in the family Spalacidae.
It is endemic to Ethiopia's Bale Mountains. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, where it can reach densities of up to 2,600 individuals per square kilometre. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia