European Pine Vole
The European Pine Vole, a small rodent that burrows through snow like moles or voles in coniferous forests throughout Europe and Asia. This flexible nature of theirs makes them extremely…
The Muskrat.
The muskrat is an aquatic rodent native to North America and it has a unique, tell-tale smell — but beyond that? Many rodent species live in wetlands and their activities…
Alpine Field Mouse
To learn more about high-altitude environments and the small creatures like this crature which call itself to inhabit them, read on for 10 fascinating facts about the Alpine Field Mouse!…
Yellow-necked Field Mouse
Millions of Tiny Feet — how a car crashes would have played out (Drawing by G. Dorel) The Yellow-necked Field Mouse is small and highly elusive, but an inhabitant in…
Eurasian Harvest Mouse
The Eurasian harvest mouse is a fun-sized wonder of the wild and one of Europe’s smallest rodents. These little animals, with their elongated tails and irresistibly big eyes, go miss…
The Ship Rat a Stowaway On the Move
The Norway rat or brown rat (commonly called the ship and also black only) is a widespread wild rodent species that has adapted to live with people over its original…
South American Intruder The Coypu
Coypu — also called nutria or river rat, (Myocastor coypus) large semi-aquatic rodent of Central and South America. An invasive species in Europe, North America, Asia and numerous islands. With…
Eurasian Beaver Nature’s Engineer
Eurasian Beaver The Eurasian beaver is one of the most accomplished engineers in nature and by that has a disproportionate influence on its ecosystem. These shield-like rodents were once abundant…
European Garden Dormouse
Living within the European Garden Dormouse — an enchanting, difficult to spot animal and a valuable addition to European habitats Though they are the subject of a thousand gardening nightmares,…