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African Pouched RatKali aged 6 weeks
Kali's vital statistics
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Species: African Pouched Rat (Cricetomys gambianus)

 
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General details about African Pouched Rats

 
Lifespan:
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7-10 years

 
 
Length:
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12-16 inches (excluding tail)

 
Weight:
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21-36g (birth)
2 kg (adult males)
1.5 kg (adult females)

 
 
Gestation period:
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31 days (+/- 4 days)

 
 
Litter size:
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1-5

 
 
Sex ratio:
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1:1

 
 
Weaning:
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26 - 35 days

 
 
Sexual Maturity:
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23 weeks (+/- 12 days)

 
 
Diet:
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Fruit, vegitables, insects

 
 
Habit:
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Nocturnal

 
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