Felou gundi

The Felou gundi is a species of rodent belonging to the family Ctenodactylidae, native to North Africa. These rodents are characterized by comb-like bristles on their hindfeet, large heads, and short tails. They inhabit rocky, desert environments and are most active in warm temperatures, seeking shelter in rocks and crevices during extreme heat or cold. Gundis primarily eat seeds, leaves, and plant stalks, and they do not store food or hibernate. The Felou gundi (Felovia vae) is specifically found in Senegal, Mali, and Mauritania. Gundis are the only members of the suborder Sciuravida within the order Rodentia.1