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Animaux - Rongeurs

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capybara

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

cabiaï

cabiaï

Ex: A group of capybaras rested together on the riverbank. 
dassie rat

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 dassie, rat des rochers

rat dassie, rat des rochers

Ex: A dassie rat rested on a warm stone after spending the morning feeding. 
water vole

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

rat d’eau

rat d’eau

Ex: A water vole disappeared into its burrow when it sensed danger. 
guinea pig

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

cochon d'Inde

Ex: Children love to cuddle and pet their guinea pigs, enjoying their gentle and sociable demeanor. 
gopher
gopher
[nom]

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

gaufre, gauphre

gaufre, gauphre

Ex: A gopher stored food in its large cheek pouches. 
marmot
marmot
[nom]

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

marmotte

marmotte

Ex: A marmot disappeared into its burrow when it sensed danger. 
gerbil
gerbil
[nom]

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

gerbille

gerbille

Ex: She bought a small cage for her pet gerbil. 
rat
rat
[nom]

a long-tailed rodent resembling a large mouse, often regarded as a pest

rat

rat

Ex: The old warehouse had become infested with rats. 
porcupine

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

porc-épic

porc-épic

Ex: Hikers were warned to keep their distance from porcupines, as their quills can cause painful injuries if touched. 
chipmunk

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

tamia

tamia

Ex: A chipmunk ran across the garden before disappearing under a bush. 
squirrel

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

écureuil

écureuil

Ex: The agile squirrel leaped from branch to branch, its bushy tail providing balance. 
lemming
lemming
[nom]

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

lemming

lemming

Ex: A lemming searched for plants beneath the snow. 
chinchilla

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

chinchilla

chinchilla

Ex: She keeps a chinchilla as a small pet at home. 
vole
vole
[nom]

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

campagnol

campagnol

Ex: A vole hid among the plants when it sensed movement nearby. 
coypu
coypu
[nom]

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

ragondin

ragondin

Ex: A coypu swam through the water searching for plants. 
beaver
beaver
[nom]

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: A beaver was swimming near the edge of the lake. 
groundhog

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

marmotte d'Amérique

marmotte d'Amérique

Ex: A groundhog was eating plants near the edge of the field. 
flying squirrel

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

écureuil volant

écureuil volant

Ex: A flying squirrel became active after sunset and searched for food. 
mouse
mouse
[nom]

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

souris

souris

Ex: I heard the tiny squeak of a mouse in the walls. 
dormouse

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

loir

loir

Ex: A dormouse climbed through the branches looking for food. 
pack rat

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

rat à queue touffue

Ex: A pack rat collected seeds and carried them back to its shelter. 
water rat

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

rat d’eau

rat d’eau

Ex: A water rat searched for food along the riverbank. 
prairie dog

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

chien de prairie

chien de prairie

Ex: A prairie dog stood outside its burrow and watched for danger. 
hamster
hamster
[nom]

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

hamster

hamster

Ex: My hamster has a habit of stuffing its cheeks with food. 
muskrat
muskrat
[nom]

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

rat musqué

rat musqué

Ex: A muskrat built a small shelter near the edge of the water. 
mole rat

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

rat-taupe, spalax

rat-taupe, spalax

Ex: Researchers studied the mole rat to understand its unusual adaptations. 
kangaroo rat

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

rat-kangourou, rat des sables

rat-kangourou, rat des sables

Ex: A kangaroo rat stored seeds in underground chambers. 
sand rat

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, gerbille

rat des sables, gerbille

Ex: A sand rat searched for seeds beneath the sandy ground. 
black rat

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

rat noir, souris noire

rat noir, souris noire

Ex: A black rat was found near the storage area looking for food. 
cotton rat

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, sigmodon

rat de coton, sigmodon

Ex: A cotton rat searched for seeds and plants near the ground. 
eastern woodrat

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 de l'Est, néotoma de l'Est

rat des bois de l'Est, néotoma de l'Est

Ex: A eastern woodrat searched for food during the night. 
jerboa rat

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

rat jerboa, gerboise

rat jerboa, gerboise

Ex: A jerboa rat moved across the sand using its long hind legs. 
zokor
zokor
[nom]

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

zokor, rongeur fouisseur d'Asie

zokor, rongeur fouisseur d'Asie

Ex: Researchers studied the zokor to understand its digging behavior. 
xerus
xerus
[nom]

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

xérus, écureuil terrestre d'Afrique

xérus, écureuil terrestre d'Afrique

Ex: A xerus searched for seeds on the ground near its burrow. 
ground squirrel

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

écureuil terrestre, spermophile

écureuil terrestre, spermophile

Ex: A ground squirrel collected seeds before winter arrived. 
Syrian hamster

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 de Syrie

hamster syrien, hamster de Syrie

Ex: A Syrian hamster stored food in its cheek pouches before returning to its nest. 
rock hyrax

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

daman des rochers, hyrax des rochers

daman des rochers, hyrax des rochers

Ex: A rock hyrax rested on a warm stone in the morning sun. 
red squirrel

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

écureuil roux, petit mammifère arboricole à la fourrure rousse et à la queue touffue

écureuil roux, petit mammifère arboricole à la fourrure rousse et à la queue touffue

Ex: A red squirrel buried nuts in the ground before winter arrived. 
pika
pika
[nom]

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

pika, ochotone

pika, ochotone

Ex: A pika collected plants and stored them for the winter. 
grasshopper mouse

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

souris sauterelle, souris carnivore des déserts

souris sauterelle, souris carnivore des déserts

Ex: A grasshopper mouse hunted insects and other small animals at night. 
gundi
gundi
[nom]

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

goundi, gundi

goundi, gundi

Ex: A gundi rested among the stones during the heat of the day. 
viscacha

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

viscache, viscacha

viscache, viscacha

Ex: A viscacha rested on a rock while watching its surroundings. 
pacarana

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, rongeur herbivore de grande taille des forêts tropicales d'Amérique du Sud

pacarana, rongeur herbivore de grande taille des forêts tropicales d'Amérique du Sud

Ex: A pacarana searched for leaves and other plant material on the forest floor. 
cavy
cavy
[nom]

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

cobaye, cochon d'Inde

cobaye, cochon d'Inde

Ex: Many people keep cavies as friendly pets because they are easy to handle. 
mara
mara
[nom]

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

mara, lièvre des pampas

mara, lièvre des pampas

Ex: A mara ran across the open plain with its long legs stretched out. 
agouti
agouti
[nom]

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

agouti, rongeur de taille moyenne trouvé en Amérique centrale et du Sud

agouti, rongeur de taille moyenne trouvé en Amérique centrale et du Sud

Ex: An agouti disappeared into the vegetation when it heard a sudden noise. 
deer mouse

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

souris sylvestre, peromyscus

souris sylvestre, peromyscus

Ex: A deer mouse slipped into a small gap beneath the cabin. 
paca
paca
[nom]

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

paca, rongeur nocturne d'Amérique centrale et du Sud

paca, rongeur nocturne d'Amérique centrale et du Sud

Ex: A paca disappeared into the undergrowth when it heard footsteps. 
tuco-tuco

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

tuco-tuco, rongeur fouisseur d'Amérique du Sud

tuco-tuco, rongeur fouisseur d'Amérique du Sud

Ex: A tuco-tuco emerged briefly from its burrow before returning underground. 
moonrat
moonrat
[nom]

a species of rodent native to Southeast Asia

moonrat, rat-lune

moonrat, rat-lune

Ex: A moonrat emerged from the forest undergrowth after dark. 
jird
jird
[nom]

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

gerbille, jird

gerbille, jird

Ex: A jird emerged from its burrow at dusk to search for food. 
meriones

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, genre de petits rongeurs de la sous-famille des gerbilles

meriones, genre de petits rongeurs de la sous-famille des gerbilles

Ex: Scientists use some Meriones species in biomedical research. 
vlei rat

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 des marais, rongeur semi-aquatique d'Afrique australe

rat des marais, rongeur semi-aquatique d'Afrique australe

Ex: A vlei rat moved through the reeds near a shallow pool. 
oryzomys

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 genre de petits rats semi-aquatiques trouvés dans les Amériques

oryzomys, un genre de petits rats semi-aquatiques trouvés dans les Amériques

Ex: Some Oryzomys species live near wetlands and other areas with abundant water. 
hutia
hutia
[nom]

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 Caraïbes

hutia, rongeur des Caraïbes

Ex: A hutia moved slowly through the forest in search of leaves and fruit. 
spiny mouse

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

souris épineuse, rat épineux

souris épineuse, rat épineux

Ex: A spiny mouse hid among the rocks as temperatures rose during the day. 
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