Microlivestock Little-Known Small Animals with a Promising Economic Future (1991) / Chapter Skim
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Several are fast nearing extinction and they deserve protection and immediate attention from animal scientists. CHINCHILLAS In the high Andes of South America are found the short-tailed chinchilla (Chinchilla brevicaudata)
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It is commonly seen at night, eyes glowing a characteristic red in the headlights. This animal is an important source of food and skins for rural peoples throughout southern Africa.
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Sotomon Islands Rodents The Solomon Islands in the southwest Pacific are home to a collection of six rare giant rodents that live in the rainforest canopy. At one time they were important food items.
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It feeds on a wide variety of tubers and vegetable products. An attractive species native to mountain forests, it has a long heavy tail and black fur with white ticking.
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prevostii) are significant pests on cocoa, oil palm, and mixed fruit plantations in Southeast Asia.
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Spiny Rat The Cayenne spiny rat (Proechimys guyannensis) is found throughout most of South America.
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In other words, rather than looking at animals that might be farmed, it might be necessary to consider the terrain and climate and then seek animals that would "do" well under those conditions. One major fault with traditional farming has been the tendency to force traditional livestock onto unsuitable land.
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