rodent articles

Can a mouse and a rat crossbreed?

The confusion surrounding the possibility of a mouse and a rat producing offspring is common, given that both are small,...

What do jerboas drink?

The jerboa, that distinctive, long-eared desert rodent, presents one of the most fascinating paradoxes in mammalian adap...

What are some interesting facts about ground squirrels?

The ground squirrel, often seen as little more than a fast-moving blur across a sunny meadow or roadside embankment, is ...

What do Uinta ground squirrels eat?

The Uinta ground squirrel, *Urocitellus armatus*, is a common fixture across the high-elevation mountain landscapes wher...