Facts about the Greater Cane Rat -- Thryonomys swinderianus:

A summary of most interesting statistics (size, gestation...), amazing environmental adaptations & fascinating facts about social habits, etc.

SIZE:  Length (including tail) (m) 72 cm, (f) 67 cm, mass (m) 4,5 kg (f) 3,6 kg.

COLOUR:  Dark brown, speckled with yellow.  Lips, chin and throat are white; other underparts are whitish.

MOST LIKE:  The Lesser Cane Rat, but the greater cane rat is 15 - 20 cm longer and at least twice as heavy.

HABITAT:  Dense, tall grass or reeds, or other thick undergrowth always close to water.

FOOD:

REPRODUCTION & GESTATION PERIOD:

DISTRIBUTION MAP:

WHERE FOUND:
Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Pilanesberg National Park (South Africa)
Hluhluwe-Umfolozi National Park
Tembe Elephant Park
Addo Elephant National Park