Pantanal Punare

Pantanal PunareThis spiny rat lives in central South America. Most animals have the usual coat, but some individuals with predominantly white fur have been reported; it uses densely vegetated places.What does it look like?A study reported individuals with predominantly white coats in addition to normally colored animals. The paper describes this pattern as a possible case of partial albinism.How does it live?This spiny rat lives in central South America. Most animals have the usual coat, but some individuals with predominantly white fur have been reported; it uses densely vegetated places.It lives in places with dense vegetation, which the paper says can shelter it from predators and provide high-quality food.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.