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Animal Program | Rodent, Insectivore, Lagomorph TAG

Program Type: TAG

Taxon: Mammal

Associated TAG: Rodent, Insectivore, Lagomorph TAG

Program Leader: Rebecca Young



Species
Common Name Scientific Name
Agouti, Brazilian  Dasyprocta leporina 
Capybara  Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris 
Hyrax, Rock  Procavia capensis 
Mara, Patagonian  Dolichotis patagonum 
Mouse, Perdido Key Beach  Peromyscus polionotus trissylepsis 
Porcupine, Cape  Hystrix africaeaustralis 
Porcupine, Crested  Hystrix cristata 
Porcupine, North American  Erethizon dorsatum 
Porcupine, Prehensile-Tailed  Coendou prehensilis 
Squirrel, Prevost's  Callosciurus prevostii 


Related Individuals - Program Officers
Individual Organization Role
Nancy Nill    Secretary 
Jessica Hoffman  Greensboro Science Center  Treasurer 
Mr. Kenton Kerns  Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute  Vice Program Leader 
Rebecca Young  Zoo Atlanta  Program Leader 


Related Individuals - Program Advisors
Individual Organization Role
Sam Young, DVM  Lees-McRae College  Veterinary 
Jennifer Parsons  Mazuri Exotic Animal Nutrition  Nutrition 
Renee Barnett  The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens  Other 
Ryanne Hanley  Dallas Zoo  Other 
Ms. Nicki Boyd  San Diego Zoo  Other 
Erin Grimm  Maryland Zoo in Baltimore  Other