Animaux - Rongeurs
Dans cette leçon, vous apprendrez un peu de vocabulaire sur les rongeurs. Lisez la liste pour en savoir plus.
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a large rodent with thick legs and no tail that lives near bodies of water, found in South America
![cabiaï](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
cabiaï
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
![rat des rochers, caïman des pierres](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
rat des rochers, caïman des pierres
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an amphibious rodent that lives in a hole near lakes or rivers and is native to Eurasia
![rat d’eau](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
rat d’eau
a small furry animal with rounded ears, short legs and no tail, which is often kept as a pet or for research
![cochon d'Inde](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
cochon d'Inde
a small rodent covered in fur that has large cheek pouches, mainly found in North and Central America
![gaufre, gauphre](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
gaufre, gauphre
a large ground rodent that is like a squirrel and eats vegetables, originally found in North America and Eurasia
![marmotte](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
marmotte
an animal with sharp needle-like parts on its body and tail, used for protection
![porc-épic](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
porc-épic
a small ground rodent of the squirrel family with black and white stripes that is found in North America and Siberia
![tamia](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
tamia
a furry animal with a thick tail that lives in trees and feeds on nuts and seeds
![écureuil](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
écureuil
a small furry rodent with a short tail that migrate in large numbers and could be found near the Arctic
![lemming](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
lemming
a small rodent with a stout body and a short hairy tail that could be found in meadows and uplands
![campagnol](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
campagnol
a herbivorous semiaquatic rodent that is relatively large, originated in South America
![ragondin](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
ragondin
a semiaquatic rodent with a wide tail and strong teeth that builds dams across streams and is mainly found in the Northern hemisphere
![castor](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
castor
a furry rodent of the family of ground squirrels, also known as marmots, that is originated in North America
![marmotte d'Amérique](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
marmotte d'Amérique
a small North American animal that is like a squirrel and can leap between trees by stretching the skin between its limbs
![écureuil volant](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
écureuil volant
a small animal that lives in fields or houses, and often has fur, a long furless thin tail, and a pointed nose
![souris](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
souris
a small rodent with a furry tail that lives in trees and is known for spending long periods in hibernation
![loir](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
loir
any rodent that hoards food in its nest which has a bushy long tail, large ears and is native to North and Central America
![rat à queue touffue](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
rat à queue touffue
an amphibious rodent that lives in a hole near lakes or rivers and is native to Australia
![rat d’eau](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
rat d’eau
a herbivorous rodent that lives in the ground, inhabiting the grasslands of North America
![chien de prairie](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
chien de prairie
a small animal of the rodent family, similar to a mouse, with a short tail and large cheeks for storing food
![hamster](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
hamster
a subterranean rodent with a cylindrical body, specialized dental structure, and unique behaviors for navigating and foraging in underground environments
![rat-taupe, taupe de terre](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
rat-taupe, taupe de terre
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a subterranean rodent with a cylindrical body, specialized dental structure, and unique behaviors for navigating and foraging in underground environments
![rat-kangourou, kangourou-rat](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
rat-kangourou, kangourou-rat
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a species of rodent found in North Africa and the Middle East that is well-adapted to living in arid and sandy habitats
![rat des sables, rat de sable](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
rat des sables, rat de sable
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a medium-sized rodent with a slender body, large ears, and a long tail, typically found in urban and rural areas
![rat noir, rat des villes](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
rat noir, rat des villes
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a small to medium-sized rodent with a stocky body, short tail, and dense fur that is typically found in grasslands and shrublands
![rat de coton, rat des champs](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
rat de coton, rat des champs
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a solitary, nocturnal rat species native to eastern and central North America known for its elaborate nests made of sticks and hoarding behavior
![rat des bois oriental, rat de l'est](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
rat des bois oriental, rat de l'est
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a small, nocturnal rodent found in arid regions of Asia and Northern Africa, known for its unique long hind legs
![gerbille, rat-jerboa](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
gerbille, rat-jerboa
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a burrowing rodent species found in Asia, known for their cylindrical body shape, powerful digging claws, and underground lifestyle
![zokor](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
zokor
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a genus of ground squirrel found in Africa, known for their social behavior and adaptation to living in arid and semi-arid habitats
![xerus, écureuil terrestre](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
xerus, écureuil terrestre
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a small to medium-sized rodent that burrows underground, hibernates during winter, and feeds on seeds, nuts, fruits, and vegetation
![écureuil terrestre, sciure terrestre](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
écureuil terrestre, sciure terrestre
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a small nocturnal rodent that is commonly kept as a pet, known for its solitary nature and distinctive cheek pouches used for storing food
![hamster syrien, hamster d'or](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
hamster syrien, hamster d'or
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a small, thickset mammal native to Africa and the Middle East, known for its rock-dwelling habits and unique social structure
![hyrax des rochers, procavia](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
hyrax des rochers, procavia
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a small mammal with a reddish-brown coat, tufted ears, and a long, bushy tail, known for its agility and arboreal lifestyle
![écureuil roux, écureuil rouge](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
écureuil roux, écureuil rouge
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a small, herbivorous mammal characterized by its round body, short limbs, and short ears
![pika](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
pika
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a small carnivorous rodent known for its unique feeding habits, aggressive behavior, and adaptability to arid environments
![souris sauterelle, souris carnivore](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
souris sauterelle, souris carnivore
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a small herbivorous mammal native to North Africa that is known for its distinctive appearance
![gundi](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
gundi
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a small mammal with a plump body, long bushy tail, and large ears, native to the highlands of South America
![viscache](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
viscache
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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](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
pacarana
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a small, herbivorous rodent native to South America, often kept as a gentle and social pet
![cobaye, cochon d'Inde](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
cobaye, cochon d'Inde
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a large herbivorous rodent native to South America, resembling a small deer or a hare
![mara, mara (rongeur)](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
mara, mara (rongeur)
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a medium-sized rodent found in Central and South America known for its stocky body, short legs
![agouti, agouti (rongeur)](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
agouti, agouti (rongeur)
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a small, nocturnal rodent found in North and Central America known for its distinctive coloring
![souris cerf](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
souris cerf
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a large, nocturnal rodent native to Central and South America, known for its stocky build, dark fur
![paca](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
paca
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a burrowing rodent species found in South America, known for their subterranean lifestyle, complex social structure, and unique vocalizations
![tuco-tuco](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
tuco-tuco
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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
![jird, gerbille](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
jird, gerbille
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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, généraux de petit rongeur](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
meriones, généraux de petit rongeur
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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
![rat de vlei, rat des marais](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
rat de vlei, rat des marais
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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](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
oryzomys
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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
![hutia, rongeur des Antilles](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/fr.png)
hutia, rongeur des Antilles
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