The Gambian pouch rat is about the size of an average house cat. It carries deadly diseases that could potentially cripple the population of Southern Florida.
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Killer Aliens: Gambian Pouch Rat
The Gambian pouch rat is about the size of an average house cat. It carries deadly diseases that could potentially cripple the population of Southern Florida.
Added: Apr 14, 2010
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Runtime: 02:14
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