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Rodents are animals that gnaw with two continuously growing incisors. Forty percent of mammal species are rodents, and they inhabit every continent except Antarctica. This list contains circa 2,700 species in 518 genera in the order Rodentia. [1]
The Cape ground squirrel is an example of a promiscuous rodent. Some species of rodent are monogamous, with an adult male and female forming a lasting pair bond. Monogamy can come in two forms; obligate and facultative. In obligate monogamy, both parents care for the offspring and play an important part in their survival.
This is a list of the largest rodents. Rank Common name Scientific name Status Maximum body mass [kg (lb)] Image Notes 1: Giant pacarana: Josephoartigasia monesi:
Mice (5 C, 8 P) R. Rats (6 C, 22 P) S. Squirrels (7 C, 12 P) Pages in category "Rodents by common name" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.
Pages in category "Rodents of North America" The following 47 pages are in this category, out of 47 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Species-specific articles should be included in appropriate sub-categories. ... Pages in category "Rodents" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 ...
[1] [2] Currently, rodents are commonly used in animal testing for physiological, pathological and behavioral scientific studies, particularly mice and rats, but also guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and others. Mice are the most commonly used vertebrate species, due to their availability, size, low cost, ease of handling, and fast reproduction rate.
Pages in category "Rodents of the United States" The following 125 pages are in this category, out of 125 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.