The Gambian giant pouched rat, named after the large pouches inside its cheeks for carrying food, is found in much of Africa, is easily tamed, and is a favorite pet.
Gambijas kāmjžurkas, kurām tāpat kā kāmim ir lieli vaigu maisi barības uzkrāšanai, Āfrikā ir plaši sastopamas, un daudzi tās pieradinātas tur mājās.