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Rodents

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capybara
1.
ca
py
ba
ra
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
Noun

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
Noun

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

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guinea pig
4.
guinea pig
Noun

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

He cleaned the guinea pig’s cage every week.

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gopher
5.
go
pher
Noun

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

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mar
mot
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
7.
ger
bil
Noun

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

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rat
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rat
Noun

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

The rat scurried along the alley, searching for scraps of food.

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porcupine
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por
cu
pine
Noun

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

The porcupine cautiously ventured out of its den, its quills bristling at the slightest hint of danger.

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chipmunk
10.
chip
munk
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
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squirrel
Noun

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

During winter, squirrels rely on their stored food reserves to survive.

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lemming
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le
mming
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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chin
chi
lla
Noun

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

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vole
14.
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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coy
pu
Noun

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

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beaver
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bea
ver
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
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ground
hog
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
Noun

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
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mouse
Noun

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

I gave some cheese to the hungry mouse.

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dormouse
20.
dor
mouse
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
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
Noun

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

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prairie dog
Noun

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

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hamster
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hams
ter
Noun

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

His pet hamster loves to run on its exercise wheel.

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musk
rat
Noun

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

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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
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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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
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
Noun

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
Noun

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
Noun

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

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zo
kor
Noun

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

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xe
rus
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
Noun

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
Noun

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
Noun

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
Noun

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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pi
ka
Noun

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

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grasshopper mouse
Noun

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

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gun
di
Noun

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

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vis
ca
cha
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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pa
ca
ra
na
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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ca
vy
Noun

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

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ma
ra
Noun

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

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a
gou
ti
Noun

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

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deer mouse
Noun

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

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pa
ca
Noun

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

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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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moon
rat
Noun

a species of rodent native to Southeast Asia

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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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me
riones
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
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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o
ry
zo
mys
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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hu
tia
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
Noun

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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