Category: Rodentia (Rodents)
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Deer Mouse Facts
The deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) is a small North American rodent. It is not found in the southeast United States. The white-footed mouse is a close cousin of deer mouse. It is also called field mouse and vesper mouse. There are three subspecies of deer mouse; prairie deer mouse, woodland deer mouse, and cloudland deer…
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Norway Rat Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Range, Behavior
The Norway rat or brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) is one of the most familiar common rats. It is thought to occupy almost every continent except for Antarctica. Brown rats are most likely to live near human populations precisely because they get easy access to food. They have got many names such as street rat, sewer…
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Eastern Chipmunk Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus) is the largest of the chipmunks and is typically found in the eastern North America. It is the only living species belong to the subgenus Tamias. Eastern chipmunks are also known as the ‘chipping squirrel’. Over the years they have adapted to living in fragmented forests. Eastern Chipmunk Facts Anatomy…
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Ground Squirrel Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
Ground squirrels are short haired and short legged rodents that are widely distributed from North America, North Africa, to as far as north Asia and Eastern Europe. They are extremely varied in sizes with largest ground squirrel is nearly 100 times heavier than the smallest squirrel. Ground squirrels have got tail that makes up one…
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Squirrel Facts For Kids | Everything about Squirrels
Squirrels are small-sized rodents that are widely distributed around the globe. They are native to America but many of them are introduced in Australia. Squirrels also occur in Eurasia and Africa. They are shy but they do interact with humans in urban areas where they are fed in public or national parks. Squirrel Facts For…
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Fox Squirrel Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The fox squirrel (Sciurus niger) is the largest of the tree squirrels. It is one of the most common squirrel species. They have long bushy tail and golden brown body and are often confused with the eastern fox squirrel. Fox squirrel is a native animal of North America. They are active during the day. Fox…
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Capybara Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
Capybaras (Hydrochaeridae) are the world’s largest rodents weighing more than 60 kilograms. They are found in the lowlands of Panama ranging from South America to Northern Uruguay and Argentina. ‘Water pig’ or ‘water cavy’ are some other names given to these large terrestrial rodents. They rarely go far away from water and their physical appearance…
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Flying Squirrel Facts | Squirrel Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The 43 species of Flying squirrels are classified into 14 genera. Most of these species are least understood. They are known to make deep holes in trees where they are not able to see whether it is day or night outside. Flying squirrels are almost entirely nocturnal and there is a certain type of circadian…
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Beaver Facts For Kids | Second Largest Rodent
Beavers are the largest rodents in North America. It belongs to the genus Castor. Eurasian Beaver is native to Asia and Europe whereas North American beaver is a resident of North America. In the years gone by, beavers’ range has reduced to its historical habitat. The physical appearance of these two extant species appears to…
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Hamster Facts For Kids | Hamster Diet, Behavior, Lifespan and Habitat Requirements
It’s time to enjoy some of the most fascinating hamster facts for kids including hamster diet, habitat, lifespan, and reproduction. Hamsters (Cricetidae) are seed-eating (granivorous) rodents that belong to the order of Rodentia. Around 20 hamster species are classified into separate subfamilies; out of which 6 species are found in Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, these…
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What Do Rats Eat in the Wild | Facts about Rats Diet
It won’t be an exaggeration if we say that rats have the most varied diet of all animals. It is believed that whenever rats are provided with two or more foods, they will not limit themselves to a single food item, but at least sample all of them. I have gathered some of the most…
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Guinea Pig Life Span | How Long Do Guinea Pigs Live
During a guinea pig life span, they become amazing friends, pleasing companions and can become a member of your family. The animal which has been domesticated for over 5,000 years is really admired for its cuddly disposition in a world of pets. For the same reason the death and aging of guinea pigs can be…
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What Can Guinea Pigs Eat | What Can’t Guinea Pigs Eat
Knowing what can guinea pigs eat and what guinea pigs can’t eat is really important since you don’t want to poison your pet with something you think it loves. The guinea pig is now a famous pet in the United States because of her affectionate nature and easy care. Guinea pig predominantly feeds on grass…
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Do Guinea Pigs Bite | 6 Reasons Why Your Guinea Pigs Are Biting
Do guinea pigs bite? They do so in special circumstances. Like other rodents, guinea pigs often contribute towards social grooming and they frequently self-groom. When in groups, they often chew other’s hair which is a sign of establishing hierarchy within the group instead of a social gesture. They also bite one another in order to…
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Rat Facts For Kids | What Do Rats Eat
Here are some of the most significant rat facts for kids including rats diet, behavior and distribution. Rats are several medium-sized rodents belong to the superfamily of Muroidea. They have long tails. True rats are the member of the genus Rattus. Rats differ from mice, with respect to their size in that rats are usually…
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