Atlas Gundi
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Atlas Gundi
Ctenodactylus gundi
The Atlas Gundi is a small, fluffy rodent that loves to hop around rocky areas. They have big ears and a cute face, making them fun to watch as they explore their home!
Habitat: Mountain regions
Appearance
The Atlas Gundi is a small, rodent-like mammal with soft, sandy-colored to reddish-brown fur, large dark eyes, and prominent rounded ears. It has short limbs, a very short tail, and distinct comb-like bristles on its hind feet for grooming. This coloration helps it blend seamlessly with rocky desert habitats.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderRodentiaFamilyCtenodactylidaeGenusCtenodactylus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Gundis alert their group to danger with sharp alarm calls!
Gundis don't build nests; they live inside natural rock cracks!
Their babies are born with open eyes and fur, ready to explore!
They spend a lot of time sunbathing to warm up their bodies!
Special abilities
Ability
Comb Feet Grooming
Atlas Gundi has stiff, comb-like bristles on its hind feet that help them groom their fur and keep clean in dusty environments.
Ability
Sun Basking Regulation
Atlas Gundi can control its body temperature by basking in the sun and retreating into cool crevices, which helps them survive extreme desert heat.
Ability
Precocial Young
Atlas Gundi mothers give birth to incredibly well-developed babies that can see and move shortly after birth, helping them avoid predators quickly.
Ability
Water From Plants
Atlas Gundi can get all the water it needs from the plants it eats, which helps them thrive in dry, arid desert environments.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 16-20 cm
- Weight
- 0.17-0.3 kg
- Lifespan
- 3-7 years
- Top Speed
- 20 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1-5
- Gestation
- 50-70 days
Diet & Feeding
A plant-eating mammal that gets all its water from juicy desert plants.
Primary Foods
- leaves
- stems
- flowers
- seeds
- succulent plants
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
A primary avian predator hunting from above.
eaten by
Rüppell's Fox
Vulpes rueppellii
A desert fox that preys on gundis on the ground.
eaten by
Montpellier Snake
Malpolon monspessulanus
A large snake that hunts gundis in rocky crevices.
eats
Caper Bush
Capparis spinosa
A desert plant whose leaves and shoots are a food source.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Mountain
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch animals from a distance and don't try to touch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Atlas Gundi?
16-20 cm
How much does Atlas Gundi weigh?
0.17-0.3 kg
How long does Atlas Gundi live?
3-7 years
How fast can Atlas Gundi move?
20 km/h
What does Atlas Gundi eat?
A plant-eating mammal that gets all its water from juicy desert plants.
Where is Atlas Gundi usually found?
Mountain regions
How does Atlas Gundi hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Atlas Gundi usually have?
1-5
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