Kemp's Spiny Mouse (Acomys kempi) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.^[2] It is found in Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and rocky areas. It is one of only two mammals, the other being Acomys percivali, known to be capable of completely regenerating damaged tissue, including hair follicles, skin, sweat glands, fur and cartilage.^[3]

References

1. ^ Dieterlen, F. (2008). Acomys kempi. In: IUCN 2008. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 4 February 2009.
2. ^ Musser, G. G.; Carleton, M. D. (2005). "Superfamily Muroidea". In Wilson, D. E.; Reeder, D. M. Mammal Species of the World (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. 894–1531. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494. http://www.bucknell.edu/msw3/browse.asp?id=13001009.
3. ^ Cormier, Zoe (2012-09-26). "African spiny mice can regrow lost skin". Nature. http://www.nature.com/news/african-spiny-mice-can-regrow-lost-skin-1.11488#/ref-link-1. Retrieved 2012-09-27.

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