What’s on the menu for Ryukyu’s small mammals? (IMAGE)

University of Tokyo

What’s on the menu for Ryukyu’s small mammals?

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The rats consume soft food such as slugs and eggs during summer, but hard foods such as seeds during winter. However, the rabbits’ diet stays consistent throughout the year.

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