| potential attractants for detecting and removing invading gambian giant pouched rats (cricetomys gambianus). | native to africa, gambian giant pouched rats (gambian rats; cricetomys gambianus waterh.) are a threatening invasive species on a florida island, grassy key. gambian giant pouched rats shifted from a domestic pet to invading species after suspected release from a pet breeder. because of the large size of gambian rats (weighing up to 2.8 kg), they pose a serious threat to native species (particularly nesting species) and agricultural crops, especially if gambian rats invade mainland florida. also ... | 2010 | 20013871 |