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How do rodents reproduce?

Updated: 12/10/2022
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All rodents give birth to live young. Small rodents are known for their ability to have large litters, which grow up very quickly, allowing the parents to have multiple litters per year. However, large rodents, like beavers, only breed once a year.

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