New South African research finds rat poison in wildlife species . Found in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and further north to the central highveld of Gauteng and the Northern Province, as well Mpumalanga. This list may not reflect recent changes (). African Mole Rats: So Much More Than Just the Naked Mole Rat. The rodents are well represented with various squirrel and rat species, as well as rabbits and hares. Its occurrence is restricted to the northern parts of the Northern Province of South Africa. Gigantism, the phenomenon of animals to grow to giant sizes relative to their species This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Giant rat . There are a number of species in this African rodent genus, of which only Cricetomys ansorgei marginally occurs In South Africa. Rat control is important in order to avoid a number of serious diseases, which rats are known to transmit. The African Giant Rat is adapted to forests and forest scrub with a rainfall in excess of 800 mm per year. But the most devastating ones are the brown rats and the black rats. Many people may think that they have seen a baby Ring-tailed Possum or a native rat species in their backyard, however, in many cases it turns out to be a Black Rat, which is an introduced species and an age-old pest in and near human habitation. Learning about the mammals of South Africa gives you an insight into the animals behaviour. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. DEAN Transvaal Nature Conservation Division, P.O. With a solid understanding of rodent behavior, programs can be planned to keep rat and mouse population under control throughout the year with the least cost and hassle as well as minimum risk to other wildlife, livestock, poultry and other non target animals, and also reducing the risk for the contamination on stored foodstuffs etc. Urban rat poisons are spilling over into Cape Town's natural environment, threatening species such as caracal, mongoose, otter and owl. The South-Central Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis minor) is a species mainly found in South Africa. Field Notes The Giant Pouched Rats are trained to sniff out land mines in a number of countries in Africa. There are several other species of rodents in South Africa such as Red Rock Rat, Four Striped Grass Mouse, Southern African Vlei Rat, White Tailed Rat and plenty more. Pages in category "Rodents of Africa" The following 170 pages are in this category, out of 170 total. There are two main types of rats that cause concern in South Africa. Gland, Switzerland, 4 July 2004 (IUCN)-The World Conservation Union. PE environmentalist has been warning about scourge for 20 years. Rat poisons are designed to work slowly in their target species, rats, so that they ingest lethal doses of the poisons. A previous assessment published in 1986 covered only a subset of species. Found in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and further north to the central highveld of Gauteng and the Northern Province, as well Mpumalanga. Found in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and further north to the central highveld of Gauteng and the Northern Province, as well Mpumalanga. Rats can be very persistent and if they manage to gain access into your home or business they can spread these diseases, cause considerable damage and contaminate food. The Red Data Book of the Mammals of South Africa: A Conservation Assessment is the first ever conservation assessment of every terrestrial and marine mammal in South Africa, using the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species criteria at regional level. A sister species, namely the lesser cane rat, is found only in parts of Zimbabwe and Mozambique bordering on Zimbabwe. A sister species, namely the lesser cane rat, is found only in parts of Zimbabwe and Mozambique bordering on Zimbabwe. Unfortunately for arachnophobes, many species can be found indoors, as some areas around the home make ideal habitats. A new study by the University of Cape Town’s Institute for Communities and Wildlife in Africa found that rat poisons have made ... in six of the seven species tested ... Bheki Cele South Africa . See Habitat map. South Africa is home to over 3,000 known species of spiders. Where they are found There are a number of species in this African rodent genus, of which only Cricetomys ansorgei marginally occurs In South Africa. They can make a real mess around your premises. The Red Data Book of the Mammals of South Africa: A Conservation Assessment is the first ever conservation assessment of every terrestrial and marine mammal in South Africa, using the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species criteria at regional level. PREMIUM . Barberspan 2765, South Africa ABSTRACT Attention is drawn to the distributional and numerical status of the white-tailed rat Mystromys aibicaudatus, an endemic South African rodent which may be in need of conservation.