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All rodents have one upper jaw and one lower jaw set of two continuously growing front teeth that must be worn down by gnawing. The order's smallest members are the 2.4 inch/6 centimeter African pygmy mouse and Baluchistan pygmy jerboa. Questions typically refer to the order's laboratory contributions to scientific advances, important representatives, geographic ranges, and environmental roles in seed dispersion and soil food web life.

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How do rodents effect soil?

Well... First of all , they can spread diseases to the plants ( if you're talking about a farm or vegetable garden ) therefore making the one who eats it SICK . But if you're talking about an average houseplant , I'm guessing it will harm the plant like I said and it will most likely EAT the plant since rodents have feed on almost anything.

What does it mean when a guinea pig scratches its nose?

Even though I don't have any experience with guinea pigs, if I use a dog as a reference, I'd bet it much for the same reasons as your guinea pig.

Dogs have wet noses because that's part of their respiratory system, in that the wet nose provides your pet a way to cool themselves internally. Most dogs have cold, wet noses and that's normal. If a dog's nose is dry and warm, most likely it's running a bit of a fever.

I don't know if a guinea's nose is also supposed to be cold, but I'd take a wet nose as a good sign until I found out more. You could call a vet and ask what a guinea's nose should feel like. Cold? Wet? Warm or dry? Most vet's have guineas as part of their regular patient list and they'd probably have a much better answer than I can give you. (Besides, I don't think they'll charge anything to answer that question for you. At least I don't think they should.)

Here is an answer from another contributor: A wet nose is normal, just be sure she doesn't have dried mucus around her nose.

How does the guinea pig survive in the wild?

Easy! A Guinea Pig makes a burrow and will find little bits of staggly grass or hay lieng around and then would take thyem along and cover them selfs with it. But they like to make a deep hole in the ground and then start to go up abit so incase there was a flood the Guinea Pig would not be harmed easily. Hope this helped! :)

Can guinea pigs eat bacon?

Ermmm... Yes but they prefer vegetables. Bacon isnt exactly the greatest food for them. Many guinea pigs may not eat it. Plus in a way it just seems like canabalism...

What do woodrats eat?

There are many different species. They are herbivorous, but differnnt species have different diets. For example, some eat green leaves, shoots, etc, including the bushy tailed wood rat. The Mexican pack rat, another type of wood rat, eats seeds, acorns, fruit, and even cacti.

Why are guinea pigs called cavies?

Their scientific name is Cavia porcellus (meaning "little pig") in the family Caviidae and thus are called Cavies, which is more of their formal name.

What blind rodent fly?

Flying squirrel.

They do not fly, so much as glide.

How long can you hold a guinea pig before it will leak?

It just depends how old it is n if it is use to you i guess you really wont know until it does

What types of rodents do bobcats eat?

Squirrels, mice, rats. any thing they can catch even small dogs.

Do bandicoots play dead?

The Bilby is the only bandicoot that burrows, with its burrow sometimes extending beyond a metre underground. This is one of the reasons why rabbits have disturbed the bilby's habitat - rabbit warrens destabilise the bilbies' burrows, causing them to collapse and bury the bilby. Other species of bandicoot, such as the eastern barred bandicoot and long-nosed bandicoot build nests within grass tufts, thick undergrowth or hollow logs.

What is the most intelligent rodent?

A fancy bear hamster. They are known for their very high intelligence. They can also perform tasks. I'd recommend one as a pet.

Is the agouti on the endangered species list?

No, the cougar is not endangered except for the Florida subspecies. Overall it is listed as a species "of least concern."

Where do you find lemmings?

Sadly you can't but they kill themself so I think people should be aloud to adopt a lemming

What is a one letter word for a kangaroo pouch?

Kangaroos are marsupials and, like most (but not all) marsupials, they have a pouch, which is actually called a marsupium. This is positioned at the lower front of the abdomen. All baby marsupials, known as 'joeys' are born very undeveloped after a short gestation period, so they continue to develop in the marsupium, or pouch, for many more months. The purpose of the marsupium is to protect the joey until it has developed enough whereby it can look after itself.

Can guinea pigs eat toilet roll tubes?

It depends what kind of cardboard. It shouldn't have any dyes in it, so like a toilet paper roll, umm im preety sure no corrogated cardboard either but not 100%..pretty much your thin, basic brown cardboard is fine. Paper bags are god too, as well as newspaper. hope this helps :)

have fun with your Guineas :)

How long can a kangaroo jump?

Moving at its fastest speed, generally the farthest a Red kangaroo (the largest of the kangaroo species) can jump is 12 metres (40 feet), with the average being 7-9 metres (25-30 feet), and up to a height of 3 metres.

How old are guinea pigs when they grow nipples?

Yes they do my two girls are both 23weeks and they have nipples :)

What eats Western prairie Fringed Orchid?

it gets eatby an animal that it not affected by it's poison

What happens if the guinea pig drinks cows milk?

coffee is not guinea pigs favorite drink, as long as it didnt have sugar in it thehy should be ok, mabye a little hyper, i guess, i feed my guinea pigs 100% juice high in vitamin C, they LOVE it

Juice with vitamin C yes. But coffee!? You definitely shouldn't feed guinea pigs that.

Are rodents pest control for business?

Rodents such as mice and rats are considered pests since they are commonly dealt with by pest control. It is estimated that two-thirds of the world's (harvested) rice production is destroyed or eaten by mice and rats each year.

Do Voles eat meat or vegetables?

Voles primarily eat a variety of green plants. They also eat roots, bark, nuts, and fruits. They occasionally eat small amounts of meat from dead animals.

Can guinea pigs eat cheese and do they like it?

No, guinea pigs should not eat dairy products. Dairy products like cheese, milk, yogurt, and ice cream can all be problematic for guinea pigs. The high fat and lactose content of dairy products can cause digestive problems and other health issues for guinea pigs.

A guinea pig's diet should mainly consist of hay, vegetables and other fresh foods. Some healthy treats for guinea pigs include:

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  • Small amounts of plain, cooked pasta

It is important to always check with your veterinarian before introducing any new food into your guinea pig's diet.

What is a population of the short tailed chinchilla?

The Short-tailed Chinchilla has not been seen in the wild since the last one was spotted in 1953. They are breed in fur farms for their pelts, and for the pet trade. They are listed with a status of "critically endangered" with the population trend as "decreasing", according to IUCN. Red List There have been some reports concerning populations that might be on the border with Chile, in regions that are considered very isolated. While the Long-tailed Chinchilla has about half of it's population, roughly 5,000 in an enclosed protected reserve, and the other half, about 5,000 is on privately owned unprotected lands, but the Chinchilla is protected in any of it's habitats. For more details please, see sites listed below.