Mice are small rodents that are part of the mammal family Muridae. You've probably spotted one before, so you'll recognize their pointy ears, small eyes, whiskers, and long tail. But there are many ...

As of 2021, the American Society of Mammalogists has recognized 2,277 different species of rodents, making up 35% to 40% of all mammal species on the planet, depending on which authority you talk to.

Two new species of delicate mice — Australia’s smallest rodents — were recently discovered, according to a new study. Photo from Joey Csunyo, UnSplash Two species of tiny rodents have lived undetected ...

Officials of Monongahela National Forest, a unit of the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service, posted a video on Facebook last week showing a small creature moving around in the darkness. The ...

Scientists have discovered two new species of 'stilt mice,' semi-aquatic African rodents with extra-long feet that they stand up on like a kangaroo. The mice wade in streams and dip their whiskers ...

Whether you’ve just discovered droppings, gnaw marks on your furniture, or, worst of all, a live animal, you know there’s a rodent in your home. But is it a rat or a mouse? Telling the two species ...

Researchers discovered a new species of rodent with large orange teeth in Argentina. Photo from Juan Pablo Mascanfroni, UnSplash Researchers discovered a previously unknown species of rodent that ...

Nutria can weigh 25 pounds. The invasive species causes destruction to levees and other infrastructure. Nutria can also spread diseases, posing a health risk to people and animals. SACRAMENTO, Calif. ...