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Animals - Rodents

Here you will learn the names of rodents in English such as "guinea pig", "porcupine", and "chinchilla".

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capybara
capybara
[noun]

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

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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

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water vole

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

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guinea pig

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

Ex: The guinea pig squeaked softly as it nibbled on a piece of lettuce in its cage .
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gopher
gopher
[noun]

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

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marmot
marmot
[noun]

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

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gerbil
gerbil
[noun]

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

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rat
rat
[noun]

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

Ex: Some cultures view rats as symbols of cunning and resourcefulness , while others consider them harbingers of disease and filth .
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porcupine
porcupine
[noun]

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

Ex: Porcupines are primarily nocturnal animals, venturing out at night to forage for food and avoid predators.
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chipmunk
chipmunk
[noun]

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

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squirrel
squirrel
[noun]

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

Ex: As winter approached , the squirrel diligently gathered acorns and stored them in its burrow .
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lemming
lemming
[noun]

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

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chinchilla

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

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vole
vole
[noun]

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

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coypu
coypu
[noun]

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

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beaver
beaver
[noun]

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

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groundhog
groundhog
[noun]

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

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flying squirrel

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

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mouse
mouse
[noun]

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

Ex: My mother screamed when she saw a tiny mouse hiding behind the bookshelf .
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dormouse
dormouse
[noun]

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

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pack rat
pack rat
[noun]

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

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water rat
water rat
[noun]

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

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prairie dog

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

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hamster
hamster
[noun]

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

Ex: The hamster's fur is soft and fluffy to touch .
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muskrat
muskrat
[noun]

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

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mole rat
mole rat
[noun]

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

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kangaroo rat

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

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sand rat
sand rat
[noun]

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

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black rat
black rat
[noun]

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

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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

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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

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jerboa rat

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

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zokor
zokor
[noun]

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

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xerus
xerus
[noun]

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

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ground squirrel

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

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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

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rock hyrax

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

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red squirrel

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

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pika
pika
[noun]

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

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grasshopper mouse

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

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gundi
gundi
[noun]

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

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viscacha
viscacha
[noun]

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

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pacarana
pacarana
[noun]

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

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cavy
cavy
[noun]

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

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mara
mara
[noun]

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

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agouti
agouti
[noun]

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

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deer mouse

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

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paca
paca
[noun]

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

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tuco-tuco
tuco-tuco
[noun]

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

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moonrat
moonrat
[noun]

a species of rodent native to Southeast Asia

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jird
jird
[noun]

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

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meriones
meriones
[noun]

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

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vlei rat
vlei rat
[noun]

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

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oryzomys
oryzomys
[noun]

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

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hutia
hutia
[noun]

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

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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

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