Sicilian gundi (SciiFii)

A Sicilian gundi (Pelligrinia panormensis), also known as the European gundi and the Sicilian comb rat is a species of gundi (Ctenodactylidae) that originally lived in Sicily during the Late Pleistocene and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and reintroduced to Sicily and introduced throughout the mainland Europe to help boost biodiversity. The Sicilian gundi is rather large for its family, growing to be about 1.3 feet (40 centimeters) long on average, although a few individuals have grown to be slightly larger. Sicilian gundis have short tails, which are covered in a large fan of hair that aids in balancing as they move about their rocky and uneven environments. Their ribcages are flexible, which helps them fit into small crevices. Sicilian gundis are herbivorous, eating almost every type of available plant. Like many desert animals, they do not drink, obtaining all the moisture they need from their food. This has allowed it to spread into many arid and humid areas with little to no effect. Females typically give birth to two young at a time, after a gestation period of about two months. Because of the need to preserve moisture, female Sicilian gundis produce only a small amount of milk, and the young are fully weaned by four weeks of age. On average, female Sicilian gundis are bigger than males. Sicilian gundis live about 3 to 4 years in the wild, but can live to be around 9 years in captivity if properly cared for. The conservation status of the Sicilian gundi is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the Sicilian gundi's wide natural and introduced range, as well as its tolerance to most of the human activities, including being able to adapt to life in the cities and suburbs.
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