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Hier leer je de namen van knaagdieren in het Engels, zoals "guinees biggetje", "stekelvarken" en "chinchilla".

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capybara
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

capibara, waterzwijn

capibara, waterzwijn

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dassie rat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

dassie rat, rotsrat

dassie rat, rotsrat

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water vole
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

waterrat, woelrat

waterrat, woelrat

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guinea pig
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

guinees biggetje, cavia

guinees biggetje, cavia

Ex: The guinea pig squeaked softly as it nibbled on a piece of lettuce in its cage .De **cavia** piepte zachtjes terwijl hij aan een stuk sla knabbelde in zijn kooi.
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gopher
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

gopher, wangzakmuis

gopher, wangzakmuis

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marmot
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

marmot, grondrodent

marmot, grondrodent

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gerbil
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

gerbil, woestijnrat

gerbil, woestijnrat

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rat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

rat, knaagdier

rat, knaagdier

Ex: Some cultures view rats as symbols of cunning and resourcefulness , while others consider them harbingers of disease and filth .Sommige culturen zien **ratten** als symbolen van sluwheid en vindingrijkheid, terwijl anderen ze beschouwen als voortekenen van ziekte en vuil.
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porcupine
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

stekelvarken, egel

stekelvarken, egel

Ex: Porcupines are primarily nocturnal animals, venturing out at night to forage for food and avoid predators.**Stekelvarkens** zijn voornamelijk nachtdieren, die 's nachts naar buiten komen om voedsel te zoeken en roofdieren te vermijden.
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chipmunk
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

chipmunk, gestreepte grondeekhoorn

chipmunk, gestreepte grondeekhoorn

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squirrel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

eekhoorn, boommarter

eekhoorn, boommarter

Ex: As winter approached , the squirrel diligently gathered acorns and stored them in its burrow .Toen de winter naderde, verzamelde de **eekhoorn** ijverig eikels en sloeg ze op in zijn hol.
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lemming
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

lemming, het kleine knaagdier bij de Noordpool

lemming, het kleine knaagdier bij de Noordpool

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chinchilla
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

chinchilla, chinchilla (knaagdier)

chinchilla, chinchilla (knaagdier)

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vole
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

veldmuis, woelmuis

veldmuis, woelmuis

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coypu
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

beverrat, nutria

beverrat, nutria

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beaver
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

bever, kastor

bever, kastor

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groundhog
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

bosmarmot, grondhond

bosmarmot, grondhond

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flying squirrel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

vliegende eekhoorn, zweefhoorn

vliegende eekhoorn, zweefhoorn

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mouse
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

muis, muisje

muis, muisje

Ex: My mother screamed when she saw a tiny mouse hiding behind the bookshelf .Mijn moeder schreeuwde toen ze een kleine **muis** achter de boekenkast zag verstoppen.
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dormouse
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

eikelmuis, relmuis

eikelmuis, relmuis

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pack rat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

verpakking rat, rat met een pluizige staart

verpakking rat, rat met een pluizige staart

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water rat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

waterrat, amfibische rat

waterrat, amfibische rat

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prairie dog
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

prairiehond, graslandhond

prairiehond, graslandhond

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hamster
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

hamster, knaagdier uit de familie Cricetidae

hamster, knaagdier uit de familie Cricetidae

Ex: The hamster's fur is soft and fluffy to touch .De vacht van de **hamster** is zacht en pluizig om aan te raken.
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muskrat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

beverrat, ondatra

beverrat, ondatra

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mole rat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

molrat, spalax

molrat, spalax

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kangaroo rat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

kangoeroerat, zandrat

kangoeroerat, zandrat

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sand rat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

zandrat, gerbil

zandrat, gerbil

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black rat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

zwarte rat, zwarte muis

zwarte rat, zwarte muis

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cotton rat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

katoenrat, sigmodon

katoenrat, sigmodon

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eastern woodrat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

oostelijke houtrat, oostelijke neotoma

oostelijke houtrat, oostelijke neotoma

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jerboa rat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

jerboa rat, springmuis

jerboa rat, springmuis

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zokor
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

zokor, een gravende knaagdiersoort gevonden in Azië

zokor, een gravende knaagdiersoort gevonden in Azië

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xerus
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

xerus, Afrikaanse grond eekhoorn

xerus, Afrikaanse grond eekhoorn

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ground squirrel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

grond eekhoorn, aardeekhoorn

grond eekhoorn, aardeekhoorn

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Syrian hamster
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

Syrische hamster, goudhamster

Syrische hamster, goudhamster

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rock hyrax
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

klipdas, rotshyrax

klipdas, rotshyrax

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red squirrel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

rode eekhoorn, klein zoogdier met roodbruine vacht

rode eekhoorn, klein zoogdier met roodbruine vacht

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pika
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

pika, fluithaas

pika, fluithaas

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grasshopper mouse
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

sprinkhaanmuis, woestijnvleesetende muis

sprinkhaanmuis, woestijnvleesetende muis

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gundi
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

gundi, klein herbivoor zoogdier

gundi, klein herbivoor zoogdier

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viscacha
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

viscacha, Zuid-Amerikaans bergknaagdier

viscacha, Zuid-Amerikaans bergknaagdier

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pacarana
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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, grote

pacarana, grote

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cavy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

cavia, guinees biggetje

cavia, guinees biggetje

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mara
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

mara, pampahaas

mara, pampahaas

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agouti
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

agoeti, een middelgroot knaagdier dat voorkomt in Midden- en Zuid-Amerika

agoeti, een middelgroot knaagdier dat voorkomt in Midden- en Zuid-Amerika

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deer mouse
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

hertmuis, peromyscus

hertmuis, peromyscus

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paca
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

paca, groot

paca, groot

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tuco-tuco
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

tuco-tuco, graafknaagdier uit Zuid-Amerika

tuco-tuco, graafknaagdier uit Zuid-Amerika

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moonrat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a species of rodent native to Southeast Asia

maanrat, maanrat

maanrat, maanrat

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jird
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

gerbil, jird

gerbil, jird

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meriones
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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, geslacht van kleine knaagdiersoorten in de onderfamilie van de gerbils

meriones, geslacht van kleine knaagdiersoorten in de onderfamilie van de gerbils

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vlei rat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

moerasrat, semi-aquatisch knaagdier in zuidelijk Afrika

moerasrat, semi-aquatisch knaagdier in zuidelijk Afrika

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oryzomys
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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,  een geslacht van kleine

oryzomys, een geslacht van kleine

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hutia
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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, Caribisch knaagdier

hutia, Caribisch knaagdier

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spiny mouse
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

stekelmuis, doornmuis

stekelmuis, doornmuis

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