The genus Thryonomys, also known as the cane rats or grasscutters, is a genus of rodent found throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, the only extant members of the family Thryonomyidae. [1] …

Cane rat, (genus Thryonomys), either of two species of large, stocky African rodent. Weighing up to 7 kg (more than 15 pounds), cane rats can grow to a length of 61 cm (24 inches), not …

The greater cane rat (Thryonomys swinderianus), also known as the grasscutter (in Ghana, Nigeria and other regions of West Africa), is one of two species of cane rats, a small family of …

May 27, 2024 · Also known as grasscutters, cane rats are large rodents in the family Thryonomyidae. These giant rodents can measure up to 24 inches long and weigh in excess …

Dec 10, 2023 · Cane rats are the second largest rodents in Africa, surpassed in size and mass only by the porcupine Hystrix africae australis (26.4–28.6 lb; 12–13 kg). Cane rat males are …

In this article, we’ll delve into the world of the Lesser Cane Rat, exploring their characteristics, social behaviors, and much more. The Lesser Cane Rat, also known as the African cane rat, is …

Greater Cane Rats are highly nocturnal rodents, creating trails through reeds and grass that lead to feeding and water sources, as well as shelters. Using their sharp, strong claws, they pound …

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Cane rats are herbivores, plant eaters, and eat a wide variety of grasses and other plant matter, as well as fruits, nuts, bark, and cultivated crops. Cane rats ferment their food in a special …

The greater cane rat (Thryonomys swinderianus) and the lesser cane rat (T. gregorianus) both inhabit nonforested sub-Saharan Africa except for Namibia and most of South Africa and …