See text The southern giant pouched rat (Cricetomys ansorgei) is a species of rodent in the family Nesomyidae.

[7][8] The southern giant pouched rat is a large rodent, with males larger than females.

These oversized cheek pouches are often used to transport large food-finds back to their burrows for storage.

[10] An analysis of cranial head measurements, as well as mitochondrial cytochrome b phylogeny shows C. ansorgei to be distinct from other members of the genus Cricetomys.

[12] The southern African giant pouched rat is used in tuberculosis detection and in locating landmines through initiatives by APOPO.