Rodents Animal Pictures

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One of the smallest rodents, a little mouse, eating a tomato.

One of the smallest rodents, a little mouse, eating a tomato.
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One of the smallest rodents, a little mouse, eating a tomato.

The largest living rodent in the world: Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)

The largest living rodent in the world: Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)
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The largest living rodent in the world: Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)

A species of rodent, a fox squirrel (Sciurus niger) sitting on branch in Denver, Colorado.

A species of rodent, a fox squirrel (Sciurus niger) sitting on branch in Denver, Colorado.
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For the most part, rodents are herbivorous. Many are omnivorous, and some, like rats, can be considered omnivorous, even if they are predators of other animals in their habitats.

A rodent species, a large beaver walking over the beaver dam.

A rodent species, a large beaver walking over the beaver dam.
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A rodent species, a large beaver walking over the beaver dam.

Baby squirrels, a type of rodent, looking out for their mother.

Baby squirrels, a type of rodent, looking out for their mother.
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Do squirrels have babies? Keep reading to learn if they do, how many they have and their mating rituals! This animal keeps surprising us!

A rodent isolated on a white background - Funny Syrian hamster sits and eats pasta. Funny Syrian hamster sits and eats pasta.

A rodent isolated on a white background - Funny Syrian hamster sits and eats pasta.
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Hamsters can eat many types of fruit safely, including apples.

Smallest Animals: Rodents Pygmy Jerboa

Smallest Animals: Rodents
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The Baluchistan pygmy jerboa has short front feet and four times longer hind feet which are designed for hopping.