The fat-tailed sand rat miraculously survives in the arid North African desert.

Originating from North Africa, these small, nocturnal, and versatile rodents are adorable and popular as pets.

The fat-tailed sand rat possesses a large, club-like tail. This part of the tail is used to store fat, helping them survive prolonged periods of food scarcity. Photo: Pinterest.

Originating from North Africa , this species of rat lives in the arid deserts of North Africa. Photo: Pinterest.

Small in size. Length is only about 10 cm, not including the tail. Photo: Pinterest.

They are mostly nocturnal. During the day, they hide in caves to avoid the high temperatures. Photo: Pinterest.

Their diet is varied. They eat seeds, small insects, and dried plants. Photo: Pinterest.

They have excellent thirst tolerance. Fat-tailed sand rats can live for long periods without drinking water. Photo: Pinterest.

They are quite docile by nature. Compared to many other rodents, they are less aggressive. Photo: Pinterest.

They are kept as pets in many places. Their adorable appearance makes them popular with many people. Photo: Pinterest.

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