Grey squirrels cannot survive without their tails as the rodents use them for balance and for warmth in the winter, said Tretiak. If they are healthy, all the animals will be released back into ...

Over 40% of mammals belong to the order Rodentia. Rodents are known for their sturdy bodies, short limbs, long tails, and ever-growing incisor teeth—a feature that will be discussed further in ...

Rats have hairless and scaly tails but mice have thin and hairy tails in most cases. It’s easy to tell these animals apart based on their choice of habitat, too.

Parks Canada has been working to eradicate the invasive rats for years, but their recent efforts take things to another level — asking residents of Prince Rupert, B.C., to bring them the ears ...

Beavers, muskrats, and nutrias -- oh my! How to tell the difference between the three water rodents Beavers have wide, flat tails, while muskrats have thin, tapering tails. Also, beavers are larger ...