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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 do fire ants do to defend themselves?

The fire ant will bite you, leaving a bad rash or sore which is very itchy. This is where they get the name 'Fire Ant'.

How long does it take a beaver to give birth?

Gestation lasts about three months and females have one litter of kits a year between April and June.

How do you say rodents in french?

a rodent is called 'un rongeur' (masc.) in French.

What size cage is correct for two guinea pigs?

for a common mouse you buy at the pet store? id reccommend at lleast a 20 gallon tank, others may find this inaccurate but i like to actually give my pets room to run and be happy.

i had two rats a few years back and kept them in a tank about 55 gallons.

so the answer is, as big as you can have. 1 mouse would more than happy in a 20-30 gallon tank though. just remember, bigger is better with caging a pet.

What type of animal is a chuck?

It is a type of rodent that lives in the forest, similar to a squirrell or chipmonk or beaver

What to do if your hamster is lost?

I suggest closing or blocking off all exits out of the garage then removing any or all food items if possible and placing a non harmful food trap- clean the area up a bit and make sure the garage is a stable temperature; not too cold. The average hamster tends to borrow for warmth and protection so check ALL items after cleaning; in, on, e.t.c . MAKE SURE THERE IS NO POISONS IN THE GARAGE!

Is a beaver a rodent?

beavers are a rodent because rodents including mice. mice have large front teeth and love chewing on cheese or other things. a beaver also has large teeth like the rodents and love chewing things.

p.s. i am only ten years old in grade five

What kind of insects do jerboas eat?

Jerboas eat beetles, ladybugs, dragonflies, grasshoppers, flies and fireflies. They eat flying insects as they can detect them by using sound; they then use their long legs to leap into the air and catch them in mid-flight.

What is the adaptations of the bank vole?

small, cant see it in long grass, eats grass seed.

Is a porcupine fish a mammal?

A mammal is a warmblooded vertebrate animal of a class that is distinguished by the possession of hair or fur, the secretion of milk by females for the nourishment of the young, and (typically) the birth of live young.

This applies to porcupines, so they are mammals.

How do you make a gerbil maze?

first, you will will need a large heavy duty plastic bin with a lid, some wire netting, wood cutters, and the clear tape you put on boxes when you move. cut a big hole in the lid of the plastic bin that takes up ALMOST the whole lid. next, cut enough wire to cover the entire hole with a little extra (to make it sturdier). tape the wire to the lid of the bin, over the hole. make sure that all the sharp pieces of wire are covered by tape and that it is sturdily attached. you are now ready to put a couple inches of bedding and all the things your gerbil needs in the cage, and move your gerbil into his new .

What are the unique features of a chinchilla?

1. Chinchillas have fur that is so thick that if it gets wet it will never dry. So, instead of bathing in water they roll around in dust to remove dirt from their fur.

2. In the wild, chinchillas are native to the Andes mountains, chinchillas live in herds of up to 200 chinchillas.

I currently own 2 female chinchillas. They make amzing pets and oonce you get to know them they are very rewarding as well. They are fairly simple to take care of and their cages don't stink.

What is the cutest rodant in the world?

1. Ferret 2. Mouse 3. Gerbil (is that even in the rodent family?) 4. Capybara 5. Rat ____________________________________________________________________ Gerbil isn't, hence, move Capybara up to (at least) #2, since I'm doubtful about ferrets.

What to do when blood is coming out of guinea pigs penis?

My guinea pig had this and i was so worried! I took mine to the vet who said that if it's in the wee it may just be colouring from carrots, tomatoes, anything red but if it's definitely bleeding it could be due to the guinea pig mix you are using, the dark pellets in guinea pig food are hard to digest which causes hard stools... I was recommended by my vet to feed my guinea pig supa excel burgess guinea pig food and it's helped so far! Hope this helps! :)

What eats large rodents?

The world's largest rodent is the capybara. It's predators include jaguar, caiman, puma, and anacondas. Beavers, another large rodent, have predators such as wolves and Wolverines.

How much does a Degu cost?

At pets@hot (as you have too buy two at a time )£40 for two , hope this help :-) x

Are rodents omnivores?

There is a variety of mammals in the animal kingdom so many so that it is of their nature to be carnivorous for example the lion or tiger and a lot of mammals are omnivores such as the human. There also plenty of herbivores such as giraffes, alpacas or llamas so the conclusion is that mammals are not all omnivorous but there is vast varietyit would probably not be possible.

Are degu rodents?

no a degu is its own species they are from the same family though Answer: Yes a degu is it's own species :) But they act like a chincilla but look a bit like a gerbil or a squirrel :D lol A degu is not a mix of a rat and a chinchilla but they are in the chinchilla family. I think that degus look like squirrels but smaller and without a bushy tail.

How big do agouti get?

it gets about 34-28feet now that is pretty kool

Are jerboas omnivores?

The great jerboa eats insects and seeds. It is a predator to the insects.

What food to grow for guinea pigs?

there are many foods guinea pigs will eat but i reccamend things like carrots, cucumbers, parsley, apples,lettuce and so on