Mammals > Rodents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Black-footed Tree-ratScientific Name: Mesembriomys gouldiiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-and-body length: 10–13 in (26–33 cm); Tail length: 12–16 in (31–41 cm)Weight: Adult mass: 18–31 oz (500–880 g); one of Australia’s...
Mammals > Rodents
Overview AT A GLANCE Common Name: North American Porcupine Scientific Name: Erethizon dorsatum Category: Mammals Subcategory: Rodents Size: Head-and-body length: 60-90 cm (24-36 in); Tail length: 20-30 cm (8-12 in) Weight: 5-14 kg (11-31 lb); exceptionally large males...
Mammals > Rodents
Overview AT A GLANCE Common Name: Siberian Flying Squirrel Scientific Name: Pteromys volans Category: Mammals Subcategory: Rodents Size: Head-and-body length: 13-20 cm (5.1-7.9 in); Tail length: 9-14 cm (3.5-5.5 in) Weight: 90-170 g (3.2-6.0 oz) Lifespan: 3-5 years in...
Mammals > Rodents
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Prehensile-tailed PorcupineScientific Name: Coendou prehensilisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head and body length: 45-65 cm (18-26 in); Prehensile tail length: 38-55 cm (15-22 in)Weight: 3.5-5.5 kg (7.7-12.1 lb)Lifespan:...
Mammals > Rodents
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Edible DormouseScientific Name: Glis glisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-body length: 13-19 cm (5.1-7.5 in); Tail length: 11-15 cm (4.3-5.9 in)Weight: 120-180 g in spring, expanding up to 280-350 g (9.9-12.3 oz) in...
