What would you say for rodents animal pack?

[jcp011c]

No for me. Would prefer no more mammal exclusive packs

But isn't that kind of where we're at with zoo offerings? Fish - not in at this time and may or may not be. Reptiles - there's not many left that would be habitat animals. Amphibians - very few would be habitat animals. Birds - there may be some possibilities even without having fully functioning flying birds, and some non flying birds like we have now for sure. Insects/Crustaceans/other invertebrates - practically all exhibit animals.

It's not impossible to mix in some other animals than mammals, but by and large that's what it's going to be.

 

[peafowl]

But isn't that kind of where we're at with zoo offerings? Fish - not in at this time and may or may not be. Reptiles - there's not many left that would be habitat animals. Amphibians - very few would be habitat animals. Birds - there may be some possibilities even without having fully functioning flying birds, and some non flying birds like we have now for sure. Insects/Crustaceans/other invertebrates - practically all exhibit animals.

It's not impossible to mix in some other animals than mammals, but by and large that's what it's going to be.

I don’t understand what you mean. There are many birds and reptiles left

 

[jcp011c]

I don’t understand what you mean. There are many birds and reptiles left

Sorry, that may not have been clear. There's a whole world to explore with birds, I agree, but unless they put in flying mechanics in the game, it's pretty limited. They might can get away with wading birds like egrets, herons, storks, ibises, cranes etc and of course other fully grounded/aquatic birds like penguins and emu, but otherwise I think we're limited in that. I really really hope they do introduce flying birds though, I'd love to get a pack like that and then mixed in with other animals too.

Reptiles, I'd have to disagree there's a lot left, that would be for habitats that is. Maybe a good dozen, but that's against the hundreds of potential for mammals. Exhibit reptiles though for sure, there's plenty to choose from.

 

[Antonin]

Never thought about it ! Great idea ! Capybara is a must have, Porcupine could be absolutly a great addition to the game ! Beaver would be amazing ! Like others mention it, I'm also absolutly in love with the Patagonian Mara !! I see this amazing animal in all zoos that I visit and I can't resist to their "graceful deer" look !! If they announce in any way one of these (and specially the Mara or the Capybara), I think I'll make an heart attack !!!

 

[Cynogale bennettii II]

While I doubt we would ever get a full animal pack dedicated to rodents, there are still plenty of species that I think have scope to be added to Planet Zoo. These are seven I would love to see:

Capybara (South America: Aquatic, Grassland, Temperate, Tropical) - The most obvious of South America's rodents that is commonly kept all over the place; little more needs to be said about this one.

Eurasian beaver (Asia, Europe: Aquatic, Taiga, Temperate) - I would choose this one over the American species to celebrate the success of reintroductions that have sometimes been led by zoos; again little more needs to be said about this one.

Indian crested porcupine (Asia: Desert, Grassland, Temperate, Tropical) - I would take any species of crested porcupine but this one with its broad range of habitats from temperate woods in the Caucasus and Arabian deserts to Indian rainforests means it could have great application in many different exhibit types.

Madagascar giant rat (Africa: Desert, Temperate, Tropical) - An Endangered species endemic to Madagascar that is often kept mixed with lemurs in zoos; at 1.2kg in weight and 58cm long they are slightly bigger than the 900 gram and 53cm long meerkat.

Northern Luzon giant cloud rat (Asia: Temperate, Tropical) - Another surprisingly large rat, which can weigh over 2.5kg and reach over 75cm long; they live only in the Philippines and are becoming increasingly commonly-seen in zoos where they can often be kept in rainforest mixed enclosures.

South African springhare (Africa: Desert, Grassland) - Personally speaking, this is probably my most-wanted rodent in the game; they are quite large, often live in mixed enclosures with aardvarks and would provide a reuse for the hopping kangaroo rig.

Vancouver Island marmot (North America: Temperate) - A Critically Endangered species from North America whose survival seems to rely on a captive breeding programme being run by zoos; they are also one of the most strongly patterned and visually striking of the American marmots.

That isn't even getting into some of the other species high up on my list such as the Patagonian mara, any species of agouti and any species of tree squirrel.

 

[Fini]

I'm not a fan of "These or That only", i think a mix of different species whould be nicer and covers a larger fan base.

but hell yeah, we definitely need rodents!
all animals you all named are very welcome!

Hagenbecks have capybaras and patagonian maras free roam in the park...i loved that! i hope i can visit the zoo this summer (fingers crossed)

 

[biggest_dreamer]

Capybaras are an absolutely essential inclusion in my eyes, to an extent that it feels kind of crazy that they aren't in the game by now. I also really, really want to see porcupines (ideally one from each side of the pacific!) and to a slightly lesser extent beavers and Patagonian maras and prairie dogs. So yeah, there's huge untapped potential in the world of rodents, especially considering there isn't a single one presently in the game.

I don't think I'd be really into the idea of getting a bunch at once, though. Maybe at most two at once as part of a larger pack, and ideally have them be varied. I'd love to see both an American beaver and prairie dog in a hypothetical NA animal pack, for example.

 

[Ounze]

You all are forgetting about Solenodon, nice and venomous. And Grasshopper Mice, which eat scorpions on the the daily and are immune to a wide variety of venom.

 

[Firestar97]

You all are forgetting about Solenodon

They aren't Rodents. But they could be a interesting Inclusion

 

[Ounze]

They aren't Rodents. But they could be a interesting Inclusion

Whoops. I forgot that they are the one thing that's called a shrew, that is actually a shrew.

 

[Loganispokey]

While I don't expect this to happen. some rodent species I would LOVE to see are:

American Beaver

Capybara

Patagonian Mara

Javan Black Giant Squirrel

North African Crested Porcupine

North American Porcupine

Pacarana

Alpine Marmot

White-Tailed Antelope Squirrel

Prevost's Squirrel

Swinhoe's Striped Squirrel

Lesser Bamboo Rat

Nutria

Gundi

Greater Egyptian Jerboa

Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat

Degu

Azara's Agouti

Naked Mole-Rat

Long-Tailed Chinchilla

 

[herrickrcw]

Great idea for a pack!