African Soft Fur Rat
Common Name:
African Soft Fur Rat
Scientific Name:
Mastomys natalensis
IUCN Status:
Least Concern
Risks: There are no risks to African soft fur rats.
Diet: They are omnivores and feed on insects, seeds, vegetables and plants.
Height: 12 cm
Weight: 42 g
Lifespan: African soft fur rats live an average of 2 to 4 years.
Fun Facts
- Females have 18 nipples and a typical litter size is 6 to 22 babies.
- They live in subtropical or tropical dry forest, moist lowlands, savanna, shrubland and urban areas.
- A group of rats is called a mischief.
- Babies are born altricial, which means they are not fully developed when they're born. They require parental care before full development occurs.
About Us
The African Soft-fur Rats are located on the 2nd floor of the Small Mammal House. There is a ramp on the exterior of the building for access to the second floor, or stairs in the building.