The long-eared jeroba is a nocturnal mouse-like rodent. It has a long tail, long hind legs for jumping and exceptionally large ears. They are found in palearctic ecozones of southernmost…
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Guinea Pig
Guinnea pigs are small rodents belonging to the family Caviidae and the genus Cavia. Despite their common name, they are not of the pig family, nor are they…
Chinchilla
Chinchillas are rodents slightly larger than a ground squirrel. They are native to the Andes mountains in…
Pika
The pika is a small animal (about 5.9-9.1″ in length), with small rounded ears and no external tail. They weigh between 4.2-12.3 oz. They live mostly in colder climates of…
Beaver
The beaver is mostly nocturnal. It’s a large, semi-aquatic rodent. They’re known for building dams, canals, and lodges (their homes). They are the second…
Rabbit
What’s up, doc? I got a rabbit for you, today. This one was a quick 10 minute sketch. Kind of a nice break from the more heavily…
Capybara
The capybara is the largest rodent in the world, followed by the beaver, porcupine, and mara. Its closest relatives are guinea pigs and…
Opossum
Though they might look like giant rats, opossums are not rodents. They make up the largest order of…
Chipmunk
Because who doesn’t like a cute little chipmunk…
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