Yalden's rat explained

Yalden's rat (Desmomys yaldeni) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae, found only in Ethiopia, where its natural habitat is the montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

The rat got its name in honour of Derek Yalden, a zoologist.^[1]

References

• Lavrenchenko, L. 2004. Desmomys yaldeni. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007.

Notes and References

1. Book: Yalden, D.W.. Oxford University Press. 978-0-19-921751-9 . Albarella U.. The History of British Birds. Oxford. 2009.