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

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 dassie, rat des rochers
an amphibious rodent that lives in a hole near lakes or rivers and is native to Eurasia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rat d’eau
a herbivorous rodent that lives in the ground, inhabiting the grasslands of North America

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

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

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

zokor, rongeur fouisseur d'Asie
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
a small to medium-sized rodent that burrows underground, hibernates during winter, and feeds on seeds, nuts, fruits, and vegetation

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

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

souris sauterelle, souris carnivore des déserts
a small herbivorous mammal native to North Africa that is known for its distinctive appearance

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

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

cobaye, cochon d'Inde
a large herbivorous rodent native to South America, resembling a small deer or a hare

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

souris sylvestre, peromyscus
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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