African Crested Rat (1 of 2) (IMAGE)

Wildlife Conservation Society

African Crested Rat (1 of 2)

Caption

The African crested rat is the only mammal known that acquires its poison from a plant. The rodent masticates the poisonous bark of the Acokanthera tree and applies the mixture to its flank hairs, which absorb the poison like candle wicks.

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Susan Rouse

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