Replica Slender-tailed Cloud Rat Skull

The slender-tailed cloud rat is a species of rodent endemic to the Philippines, particularly in the Luzon island group. Belonging to the family Muridae, it is characterized by its long, slender tail and dense, woolly fur. Slender-tailed cloud rats inhabit montane forests at high elevations, where they primarily feed on a diet of fruits, leaves, and other plant materials. They are nocturnal and arboreal, spending much of their time in trees.