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Animales - Roedores

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capybara
capybara
[Sustantivo]

a large rodent with thick legs and no tail that lives near bodies of water, found in South America

capibara

capibara

Ex: The capybara is the largest rodent in the world. 
dassie rat
dassie rat
[Sustantivo]

a small mammal species found in Africa and the Middle East, known for their rock-dwelling behavior, distinctive vocalizations, and close evolutionary relationship with elephants

rata dassie, rata de las rocas

rata dassie, rata de las rocas

Ex: The dassie rat uses loud calls to communicate with others in its group. 
water vole
water vole
[Sustantivo]

an amphibious rodent that lives in a hole near lakes or rivers and is native to Eurasia

rata topera

rata topera

Ex: The water vole spends much of its time near the water's edge. 
guinea pig
guinea pig
[Sustantivo]

a small furry animal with rounded ears, short legs and no tail, which is often kept as a pet or for research

conejillo de indias

conejillo de indias

Ex: Guinea pigs are herbivores, enjoying a diet of fresh vegetables, hay, and pellets. 

Los conejillos de Indias son herbívoros, disfrutando de una dieta de vegetales frescos, heno y pellets.

gopher
gopher
[Sustantivo]

a small rodent covered in fur that has large cheek pouches, mainly found in North and Central America

taltuza

taltuza

Ex: Farmers sometimes find gophers damaging their gardens. 
marmot
marmot
[Sustantivo]

a large ground rodent that is like a squirrel and eats vegetables, originally found in North America and Eurasia

marmota

marmota

Ex: The marmot spends much of the year feeding and storing energy for winter. 
gerbil
gerbil
[Sustantivo]

a small, desert rodent that looks like a mouse and is often kept as a pet

jerbo

jerbo

Ex: A gerbil can survive in dry environments with little water. 
rat
rat
[Sustantivo]

a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases

rata

rata

Ex: Rats are highly adaptable creatures, able to survive in diverse habitats ranging from sewers to forests. 

Las ratas son criaturas altamente adaptables, capaces de sobrevivir en diversos hábitats que van desde alcantarillas hasta bosques.

porcupine
porcupine
[Sustantivo]

an animal with sharp needle-like parts on its body and tail, used for protection

puercoespín

puercoespín

Ex: Porcupines are herbivores, feeding primarily on bark, leaves, and other plant materials found in their forest habitats. 

Los puercoespines son herbívoros, alimentándose principalmente de corteza, hojas y otros materiales vegetales que se encuentran en sus hábitats forestales.

chipmunk
chipmunk
[Sustantivo]

a small ground rodent of the squirrel family with black and white stripes that is found in North America and Siberia

ardilla listada

ardilla listada

Ex: The chipmunk has brown fur with black and white stripes on its back. 
squirrel
squirrel
[Sustantivo]

a furry animal with a thick tail that lives in trees and feeds on nuts and seeds

ardilla

ardilla

Ex: In the park, children giggled as they watched a squirrel burying a nut in the ground. 

En el parque, los niños se rieron mientras observaban a una ardilla enterrar una nuez en el suelo.

lemming
lemming
[Sustantivo]

a small furry rodent with a short tail that migrate in large numbers and could be found near the Arctic

lemming

lemming

Ex: Scientists study lemmings to understand population changes in Arctic ecosystems. 
chinchilla
chinchilla
[Sustantivo]

a small South American rodent with grayish fur and rabbit-like ears

chinchilla

chinchilla

Ex: A chinchilla jumped around its cage during the evening. 
vole
vole
[Sustantivo]

a small rodent with a stout body and a short hairy tail that could be found in meadows and uplands

ratón de campo

ratón de campo

Ex: The vole has a short tail and a small, round body. 
coypu
coypu
[Sustantivo]

a herbivorous semiaquatic rodent that is relatively large, originated in South America

coipo, nutria roedora

coipo, nutria roedora

Ex: The coypu is a large rodent originally from South America. 
beaver
beaver
[Sustantivo]

a semiaquatic rodent with a wide tail and strong teeth that builds dams across streams and is mainly found in the Northern hemisphere

castor

castor

Ex: Beavers use their strong teeth to cut down trees. 
groundhog
groundhog
[Sustantivo]

a furry rodent of the family of ground squirrels, also known as marmots, that is originated in North America

marmota

marmota

Ex: The groundhog spends much of its time underground. 
flying squirrel
flying squirrel
[Sustantivo]

a small North American animal that is like a squirrel and can leap between trees by stretching the skin between its limbs

ardilla voladora

ardilla voladora

Ex: The flying squirrel does not truly fly but glides through the air. 
mouse
mouse
[Sustantivo]

a small animal that lives in fields or houses, and often has fur, a long furless thin tail, and a pointed nose

ratón

ratón

Ex: The scientist conducted experiments using a genetically modified mouse model. 

El científico realizó experimentos utilizando un modelo de ratón modificado genéticamente.

dormouse
dormouse
[Sustantivo]

a small rodent with a furry tail that lives in trees and is known for spending long periods in hibernation

lirón

lirón

Ex: The dormouse is known for its long periods of hibernation. 
pack rat
pack rat
[Sustantivo]

any rodent that hoards food in its nest which has a bushy long tail, large ears and is native to North and Central America

neotoma

neotoma

Ex: The pack rat has a long tail, large ears, and a habit of hoarding objects. 
water rat
water rat
[Sustantivo]

an amphibious rodent that lives in a hole near lakes or rivers and is native to Australia

rata de agua australiana

rata de agua australiana

Ex: The water rat is adapted to swimming and living near water. 
prairie dog
prairie dog
[Sustantivo]

a herbivorous rodent that lives in the ground, inhabiting the grasslands of North America

perro de las praderas

perro de las praderas

Ex: Prairie dogs communicate with each other using different sounds. 
hamster
hamster
[Sustantivo]

a small animal of the rodent family, similar to a mouse, with a short tail and large cheeks for storing food

hámster

hámster

Ex: My little son learned that hamsters are nocturnal animals. 

Mi hijo pequeño aprendió que los hámsteres son animales nocturnos.

muskrat
muskrat
[Sustantivo]

a mid-sized semiaquatic rodent covered with brown fur that has a strong odor

rata almizclera

rata almizclera

Ex: The muskrat spends much of its time swimming and searching for plants. 
mole rat
mole rat
[Sustantivo]

a subterranean rodent with a cylindrical body, specialized dental structure, and unique behaviors for navigating and foraging in underground environments

rata topo, spalax

rata topo, spalax

Ex: A mole rat used its powerful teeth to dig through the soil. 
kangaroo rat
kangaroo rat
[Sustantivo]

a subterranean rodent with a cylindrical body, specialized dental structure, and unique behaviors for navigating and foraging in underground environments

rata canguro, rata de las arenas

rata canguro, rata de las arenas

Ex: The kangaroo rat can survive with very little water. 
sand rat
sand rat
[Sustantivo]

a species of rodent found in North Africa and the Middle East that is well-adapted to living in arid and sandy habitats

rata de la arena, gerbillo

rata de la arena, gerbillo

Ex: Researchers studied the sand rat to understand how rodents survive in deserts. 
black rat
black rat
[Sustantivo]

a medium-sized rodent with a slender body, large ears, and a long tail, typically found in urban and rural areas

rata negra, ratón negro

rata negra, ratón negro

Ex: The black rat has a long tail and large ears. 
cotton rat
cotton rat
[Sustantivo]

a small to medium-sized rodent with a stocky body, short tail, and dense fur that is typically found in grasslands and shrublands

rata algodonera, sigmodonte

rata algodonera, sigmodonte

Ex: Researchers study the cotton rat to understand its role in local ecosystems. 
eastern woodrat
eastern woodrat
[Sustantivo]

a solitary, nocturnal rat species native to eastern and central North America known for its elaborate nests made of sticks and hoarding behavior

rata de bosque oriental, neótoma oriental

rata de bosque oriental, neótoma oriental

Ex: Researchers studied the eastern woodrat's nesting habits. 
jerboa rat
jerboa rat
[Sustantivo]

a small, nocturnal rodent found in arid regions of Asia and Northern Africa, known for its unique long hind legs

rata jerboa, jerbo

rata jerboa, jerbo

Ex: Researchers studied the jerboa rat's ability to survive in desert environments. 
zokor
zokor
[Sustantivo]

a burrowing rodent species found in Asia, known for their cylindrical body shape, powerful digging claws, and underground lifestyle

zokor, roedor excavador de Asia

zokor, roedor excavador de Asia

Ex: A zokor used its strong claws to move through the soil. 
xerus
xerus
[Sustantivo]

a genus of ground squirrel found in Africa, known for their social behavior and adaptation to living in arid and semi-arid habitats

xerus, ardilla terrestre africana

xerus, ardilla terrestre africana

Ex: Researchers studied the xerus to learn about its social behavior. 
ground squirrel
ground squirrel
[Sustantivo]

a small to medium-sized rodent that burrows underground, hibernates during winter, and feeds on seeds, nuts, fruits, and vegetation

ardilla terrestre, espermófilo

ardilla terrestre, espermófilo

Ex: Ground squirrels often hibernate during the colder months. 
Syrian hamster
Syrian hamster
[Sustantivo]

a small nocturnal rodent that is commonly kept as a pet, known for its solitary nature and distinctive cheek pouches used for storing food

hámster sirio, hámster de Siria

hámster sirio, hámster de Siria

Ex: The Syrian hamster is usually kept alone because it prefers a solitary life. 
rock hyrax
rock hyrax
[Sustantivo]

a small, thickset mammal native to Africa and the Middle East, known for its rock-dwelling habits and unique social structure

damán de roca, hyrax de roca

damán de roca, hyrax de roca

Ex: The rock hyrax uses cracks in rocks as shelters from predators. 
red squirrel
red squirrel
[Sustantivo]

a small mammal with a reddish-brown coat, tufted ears, and a long, bushy tail, known for its agility and arboreal lifestyle

ardilla roja, pequeño mamífero de pelaje rojizo

ardilla roja, pequeño mamífero de pelaje rojizo

Ex: The red squirrel has a reddish coat and a large bushy tail. 
pika
pika
[Sustantivo]

a small, herbivorous mammal characterized by its round body, short limbs, and short ears

pika, conejo de roca

pika, conejo de roca

Ex: The pika has a small round body and short ears. 
grasshopper mouse
grasshopper mouse
[Sustantivo]

a small carnivorous rodent known for its unique feeding habits, aggressive behavior, and adaptability to arid environments

ratón saltamontes, ratón carnívoro del desierto

ratón saltamontes, ratón carnívoro del desierto

Ex: Unlike most mice, the grasshopper mouse is a predator rather than a plant eater. 
gundi
gundi
[Sustantivo]

a small herbivorous mammal native to North Africa that is known for its distinctive appearance

gundi, goundi

gundi, goundi

Ex: The gundi has a compact body adapted to dry environments. 
viscacha
viscacha
[Sustantivo]

a small mammal with a plump body, long bushy tail, and large ears, native to the highlands of South America

vizcacha, viscacha

vizcacha, viscacha

Ex: The viscacha has a long bushy tail and large ears. 
pacarana
pacarana
[Sustantivo]

a large, herbivorous rodent species found in the rainforests of South America, known for their stocky build, distinctive facial markings, and unusual behavior of caching food in their fur

pacarana, roedor herbívoro de gran tamaño de las selvas tropicales de América del Sur

pacarana, roedor herbívoro de gran tamaño de las selvas tropicales de América del Sur

Ex: The pacarana has a large body and distinctive facial markings. 
cavy
cavy
[Sustantivo]

a small, herbivorous rodent native to South America, often kept as a gentle and social pet

cobaya, conejillo de Indias

cobaya, conejillo de Indias

Ex: A cavy ate fresh vegetables from its owner's hand. 
mara
mara
[Sustantivo]

a large herbivorous rodent native to South America, resembling a small deer or a hare

mara, liebre patagónica

mara, liebre patagónica

Ex: The mara has a body shape that resembles both a hare and a small deer. 
agouti
agouti
[Sustantivo]

a medium-sized rodent found in Central and South America known for its stocky body, short legs

agutí, roedor de tamaño mediano encontrado en América Central y del Sur

agutí, roedor de tamaño mediano encontrado en América Central y del Sur

Ex: Agoutis play an important role in spreading seeds through tropical forests. 
deer mouse
deer mouse
[Sustantivo]

a small, nocturnal rodent found in North and Central America known for its distinctive coloring

ratón ciervo, peromyscus

ratón ciervo, peromyscus

Ex: The deer mouse has a white underside and brownish fur on its back. 
paca
paca
[Sustantivo]

a large, nocturnal rodent native to Central and South America, known for its stocky build, dark fur

paca, roedor nocturno de América Central y del Sur

paca, roedor nocturno de América Central y del Sur

Ex: Pacas often stay close to rivers and other sources of water. 
tuco-tuco
tuco-tuco
[Sustantivo]

a burrowing rodent species found in South America, known for their subterranean lifestyle, complex social structure, and unique vocalizations

tuco-tuco, roedor excavador de Sudamérica

tuco-tuco, roedor excavador de Sudamérica

Ex: Tuco-tucos use distinctive calls to communicate with one another. 
moonrat
moonrat
[Sustantivo]

a species of rodent native to Southeast Asia

moonrat, rata luna

moonrat, rata luna

Ex: Wildlife researchers recorded a moonrat during a nighttime survey. 
jird
jird
[Sustantivo]

a small rodent found in regions of North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, known for their burrowing behavior, stocky bodies, and omnivorous diet

gerbillo, jird

gerbillo, jird

Ex: Jirds eat seeds, plants, and small insects depending on what is available. 
meriones
meriones
[Sustantivo]

a genus of small rodent species in the gerbil subfamily, found in Asia and North Africa, known for their desert adaptations and importance as laboratory animals in biomedical research

meriones, género de pequeños roedores de la subfamilia de los jerbos

meriones, género de pequeños roedores de la subfamilia de los jerbos

Ex: A Meriones gerbil survived in the dry environment by conserving water. 
vlei rat
vlei rat
[Sustantivo]

a semi-aquatic rodent species found in southern Africa, known for their adaptations to wetland habitats and important ecological roles as seed dispersers and ecosystem engineers

rata de humedal, roedor semiacuático del sur de África

rata de humedal, roedor semiacuático del sur de África

Ex: Vlei rats feed on plants and help disperse seeds in wetland habitats. 
oryzomys
oryzomys
[Sustantivo]

a genus of small, semi-aquatic rats found in the Americas, associated with wetland habitats, known for their omnivorous diet and important role in ecosystems

oryzomys,  un género de pequeñas ratas semiacuáticas encontradas en las Américas

oryzomys, un género de pequeñas ratas semiacuáticas encontradas en las Américas

Ex: Researchers studied Oryzomys to understand the ecology of wetland rodents. 
hutia
hutia
[Sustantivo]

a group of large, herbivorous rodent species found in the Caribbean, known for their distinctive appearance and ecological roles as seed dispersers and ecosystem engineers

hutía, roedor del Caribe

hutía, roedor del Caribe

Ex: Hutias help disperse seeds as they feed on plants and fruit. 
spiny mouse
spiny mouse
[Sustantivo]

a small, nocturnal rodent species found in Africa and the Middle East, known for their spiny fur and ability to survive in arid environments

ratón espinoso, ratón de espinas

ratón espinoso, ratón de espinas

Ex: The spiny mouse has coarse hairs that give its coat a noticeably spiky appearance. 
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