The largest order of mammals is entirely absent in Planet Zoo so far. Without further ado, the Rodent pack:
Capybara
The single most popularly-requested animal in Planet Zoo as of today and the largest rodent in the world, as well as one of the single most common zoo animals.
North American beaver
The second-largest rodent in the world and an iconic animal of the United States and Canada. Would come with damming-related enrichment items and a unique shelter. Actually, rodents in general would get gnawing enrichment toys.
African crested porcupine
The dazzling crested porcupine has a range stretching from Italy to Tanzania. Its long quills make it dangerous prey for even lions and leopards, but in captivity it's a docile herbivore.
Patagonian mara
The hare-like mara is native to the dry grasslands of Argentina, burrowing in small to medium-sized groups. Their long legs allow for rapid running comparable to deer or antelope.
Lowland paca
Native to Central and South America, the lowland paca is a jungle-dweller that fares well in captivity, whether in zoos or farms. Its dietary habits make it an important seed distributor across its range.
Black-tailed prairie dog
A North American burrowing ground squirrel, prairie dogs are also highly social and form complex social networks. While not threatened, their range was once vastly greater than it currently is.
South african springhare
A grassland rodent comprising its own family, with strong hind legs like those of rabbits or kangaroos. Being almost entirely nocturnal, it could help spearhead a nocturnal house expansion.
Naked mole-rat (exhibit)
The only eusocial mammal, the naked mole-rat forms colonies with comparable social hierarchies to ants or bees. Unlike other small rodents, they also have long lifespans, living up to 30 years, and have high disease resistance.
Capybara
The single most popularly-requested animal in Planet Zoo as of today and the largest rodent in the world, as well as one of the single most common zoo animals.
North American beaver
The second-largest rodent in the world and an iconic animal of the United States and Canada. Would come with damming-related enrichment items and a unique shelter. Actually, rodents in general would get gnawing enrichment toys.
African crested porcupine
The dazzling crested porcupine has a range stretching from Italy to Tanzania. Its long quills make it dangerous prey for even lions and leopards, but in captivity it's a docile herbivore.
Patagonian mara
The hare-like mara is native to the dry grasslands of Argentina, burrowing in small to medium-sized groups. Their long legs allow for rapid running comparable to deer or antelope.
Lowland paca
Native to Central and South America, the lowland paca is a jungle-dweller that fares well in captivity, whether in zoos or farms. Its dietary habits make it an important seed distributor across its range.
Black-tailed prairie dog
A North American burrowing ground squirrel, prairie dogs are also highly social and form complex social networks. While not threatened, their range was once vastly greater than it currently is.
South african springhare
A grassland rodent comprising its own family, with strong hind legs like those of rabbits or kangaroos. Being almost entirely nocturnal, it could help spearhead a nocturnal house expansion.
Naked mole-rat (exhibit)
The only eusocial mammal, the naked mole-rat forms colonies with comparable social hierarchies to ants or bees. Unlike other small rodents, they also have long lifespans, living up to 30 years, and have high disease resistance.
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. I think the bear pack should be:
