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Miscellaneous Exotic Mammal TAG

TAG Convenor: Simon Eyre, Wellington Zoo

The Miscellaneous Exotic Mammal TAG covers a wide variety of taxa, including the following taxonomic groups:

Photo courtesy: Simon Eyre

Rodentia

Castoridae - beavers

Hystricidae - old world porcupines

Dasyproctidae - agoutis

Caviiae - cavies

Sciuridae - palm squirrels

Scandentia

Tupaiidae - tree shrews

Xenarthra

Megalonychidae - two toed sloths

Two of the biggest issues for this TAG are:

Importation of animals into Australasia
Intensive management of species with high reproductive rates

Links to Miscellaneous Exotic Mammals web sites

AZA Rodent and Lagomorph Taxon Advisory Group
Sloths
Agoutis

Information regarding Miscellaneous Exotic Mammal TAG managed programs, including program outlines, studbooks, annual reports and recommendations, and captive management plans may be viewed in the Members' section of the website.

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