african crested rats
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This Monogamous, Poisonous Rat Is Full of Surprises
Looking like a cross between a ferret, a skunk, and a porcupine, the African crested rat may be adorable, but it packs a poisonous punch. New research explains the remarkable way in which these mammals acquire their toxin, and how these rats — once thought to be loners — tend toward monogamous relationships and even…