Cane Rat
Thryonomys gregorianus (Lesser Cane Rat)
Thryonomys swinderianus (Greater Cane Rat)
The genus Thryonomys, also known as the cane rats, is a genus of rodent found throughout Africa south of the Sahara, the only members of the family Thryonomyidae. They are eaten in some African countries and are a pest species on many crops.
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