Rodentia (Gnawing Mammals)

Beavers are North America’s largest rodents and the second-largest after capybaras of South America. Compared to rodents such as rats and mice, beavers are enormous. …

There are two species of beaver in North America; the North American and the mountain. Somebody asked me if they were both species of mammals. …

Porcupines are a widespread group of animals that inhabit almost every continent except Antarctica. They are divided into two families, old-world porcupines, and new-world porcupines. …

You might be familiar with the sounds of squirrels without knowing which animal is making the sound. There are 200 known species of squirrels, and …

You may have seen a chipmunk before, but have you heard of one before? Do you know what sounds they make? Chipmunks make various noises …

When researching if beavers make good pets, I found several articles about beavers’ eyesight, so I wanted to share the information I found. Beavers can …

The other day I watched two squirrels chasing each other around a tree. I knew why they were doing this but could overhear the people …

Many see beavers as a nuisance, but they are great for the environment. In this article, I wanted to explore some of the reasons and …