Sulawesi giant rat

The Sulawesi giant rat ( Paruromys dominator ) is a rodent species from the group of Altweltmäuse ( Murinae ).

Sulawesi giant rats are on Sulawesi. They reach a body length 20-26 cm, including another 24 to 31 centimeters long tail comes. Its weight is 350 to 500 grams. Their soft, dense fur is white on the top and gray-brown on the bottom. The ears and feet are dark brown. The body is stocky, his face elongated, the tail is relatively long.

These rodents live on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, where they are the largest representatives of the mice -like. They inhabit forests, both in the lowlands and in the mountains. They build nests in hollow logs, under rocks or among the lush vegetation. Their diet consists solely of fruits.

Area, the Sulawesi giant rats are hunted and eaten, but only in areas where little or no Muslims live. Overall, the species is not endangered according to IUCN.