Lifespan
10-30 years
longer than any other rodent
The Houbii Rope Course will be closed from 19 Feb – 10 May 2024 for upgrading works.
The African Painted Dog exhibits will be closed from 7 – 27 Oct 2024 for upgrading works.
Lifespan
longer than any other rodent
Diet
especially succulent tubers
Habitat
in grassy semi-arid regions
Range
specifically Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya