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=== Rodents ===
The forests of Masoala are also rich or even richer in rodents than other forests of the eastern slopes of Madagascar. Nine rodent species have been inventoried so far in the Masoala National Park.
The forests of introduced and invasive species ''Rattus rattus'' ([[Black Rat]]) was currently found in three locations: Andranobe, Ambohitsitondroina and Ambery. ''Nesomys audeberti'' ([[White-bellied nesomys]]) is known only to Masoala are also rich or even richer in rodents than other forests where this species is relatively common yet.<br><br> === Insectivores ===Ten species of the eastern slopes of Madagascar. Nine rodent species have been inventoried so far insect-eating Tenrecidae family (tenrecs) can be found in the Masoala National Park.
Insectivores are more common on the western side of the peninsula than on the eastern side. The introduced and invasive species ''Rattus rattusTenrec ecaudatus'' ([[Black RatTailless tenrec]]) was currently found appears to be exceptionally rare in three locations: Andranobe, Ambohitsitondroina and Ambery. ''Nesomys audeberti'the primary forests of the Masoala peninsula compared to other regions of Madagascar' ([[White-bellied nesomys]]) is known only to Masoala where this species is relatively common yets east coast.
== The best fauna most visible to tourists ==
