A New Laboratory Research Model: The Damaraland Mole-rat and Its Managed Care

Rochelle Buffenstein, Megan Smith, Vince G. Amoroso, Tanvi T. Patel, Marisa Ross, Sannam Bassanpal, Thomas J. Park, Martha A. Delaney, Cynthia R. Adams, Jose Arroyo, Jeffrey Fortman

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Abstract

The Damaraland mole-rat (Fukomys damarensis) is a subterranean, hypoxia-tolerant, long-lived rodent endemic to southern and central Africa that is increasingly being used in laboratory research. Its husbandry needs and characteristics differ from traditional rodent research models. Here, we provide a brief overview of this species and discuss its captive housing and husbandry requirements for managed care and good health.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)683-693
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Volume63
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2024

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Animal Science and Zoology

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