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Rodents
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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What is the beaver's relative?
Other beavers.
Outside of that, the closest living relatives would be pocket gophers and kangaroo rats.
No. If they get food stuck in their throat they will hiccup to try to get it dislodged. If it is farther down in their system it has to pass through their body.
No, they physically can't throw up.
Usually six to eight years, it depends on how long the foxes can find it.
Rabbits will sometimes fight each other to the death.
2nd AnswerYes, rabbits will kill another rabbits over food, mates, territory, etc.Rabbits are extremely territorial.
Marmots are adapted to their enviroment in many ways, one they use a sort of whistling noise to comunicate with other marmots, they have a loud whistling noise so they can comunicate from even two different mountains. Two, they have sharp nails to climb and walk around the mountains easily.
What rodent has the longest average lifespan?
Most rodents that are commonly kept as pets (mice, gerbils, rats) have a lifespan of 2-3 years. Larger ones typically live longer. You're best bet would probably be guinea pigs, which will live 7-8 years.
You could also look into some less common pets (chinchillas, degus, hedgehogs), which will also have a longer lifespan than most small rodents, but may be a bit harder to care for.
The origin of the word woodchuck?
Woodchuck (Wuchak) comes from the Cree Indians. This term is used to identify several different animals of similar size and color including other marmots. The Groundhog is referred to as a Woodchuck.
What does it mean if your guinea pig is squinting one eye?
guinea pigs are prone to eye problems, so if there is a cloudy blueish-grey spot in there eye, they are simply going blind in that eye. It might spread to the other eye, or it might just be in that one eye. If it is only a spot, and there is no discharge, they need no medical attention. You might want to take them in if the eye starts bleeding, or if if any discharge occurs.
What is the agile long-legged rodent with hooklike claws called?
An agouti is a rabbit sized rodent with long legs and claws that resemble hoofs. Their fur is dark brown and striped. As far as habitat, they are native to the Caribbean, Central, and South America.
The agouti is a long-legged rodent that has hooflike claws. The agile rodents are found in South America, Central America, an the West Indies. They are about the size of a rabbit and are valued as food.
yes of course some of the wild rabbits have but i don't have any picture or example to show ... and its a halal rabbit which a Muslim can have
How do the rodents get th bubonic plague?
It started with a bacteria. This bacteria got into parasites, which got into rats and other small mammals. The reason rats were the main cause for the plague is because back then, people were used to having rats in their houses. and it was difficult to rid of them.
Bacteria > Parasite > Animal > Human.
It is common misconception that rats caused the plague, which they did not, many other animals carried the flea, but weren't around any humans to spread it. It is also a misconception that rats did not die from the plague, which they did.
The skunk is not a rodent. They belong to the family Mephitidae and the order Carnivora which does not include rodentia. They are sometimes placed in the family Mustelidae (weasels) but have been discovered to be less related than was thought. They are sometimes called 'polecats' in deference to the fact that they look like a European polecat (Mustela putorius), which actually is a member of the Mustelidae family.
What is the largest extent rodent in the world?
a capybara (capa-bera) is the worlds largest rodent.
No! Mice are small shy quiet sneaky, But Rats are usaully outgoing Loud most nights they are sneaky, I've.always liked rodents Mice Rats Ferrats Hamsters I guess But Rats an Mice r my favs! Such Similar Bodies Two diffrent Lives! So ur answer is no Mice are not Rats.
Do guinea pigs need vaccinations before they go outside?
Firstly, they should not live outside permanently. Secondly, they may need protection. Talk to your vet for more answers
yes, well I think it sais so in my science book.But stay away from them if you have them around your house.Just some freindly advice.They are deadly to some people.
What are some non-examples of rodents?
A Tiger, A Cat, A Bear, A Horse.... Most animals are not considered rodents. See the link below for more information
Name South American burrowing rodent?
An Agouti is a large guinea pig type of rodent which may live in burrows.
The peccary is not a rodent, but a relative of the wild pig. They are native to the Americas. Wild pigs are not native to the Americas, but there well established populations of introduced feral hogs.
Can a guinea pig with heat stroke survive?
Yes. To know if it has heat stroke it won't eat or drink anything and won't move. It's poo will be wet. If it does have heat stroke you have to get it to drink someone water and milk if it doesn't take it then you have to do it yourself. Use a needle syringe to put it down it's throat. Bathe your guinea pig in cold water. Then once it starts getting better take it to a vet to check up on it.
Cat is feline and dog is canine but what is mouse?
The scientific biological classification and taxonomic rank for a mouse is The Kingdom of Animalia, the Phylum of Chordata, the Class of Mammalia, the Order of Rodentia, the superfamily of Muroidia, the Family of Muridae, the Subfamily of Murinae, and the Genus of Mus. There are 30 known species of mice and the common house mouse is of the species Mus musculus. Mice are commonly reffered to as rodents or murines.
ANS 2 - There are over 50 species of mice.
How often do chinchillas need a dust bath?
Never! In the wild, gerbil take sand baths, it keeps their fur clean and fluffy. But I would not recommend actually giving them a bath. Gerbils are not big fans of water, and could easily drown. I you really want your gerbils to look nice though, buy them bath powder and put it in a container. It's adorable to watch them roll around in it! You could also brush them with an unused toothbrush.
The musky rat-kangaroo is the smallest member of the kangaroo family. Thus, it has long feet and extra strong tendons in his hind legs which give it the characteristic hopping movements of kangaroos whine moving quickly. It can move slowly also, and it will forage about on the rainforest floor on all fours, using its forelimbs to pull its body along.
