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Rodent Family

The Order Rodentia is comprised of over 2,000 species, which are subdivided into three distinct types and thirty families. The Capromidae, Castoridae, Crictidae, Erethizontidae, Muridae, Sciuridae and Zapodidae are some of the most common families.

The Family Muridae is the largest, containing nearly two-thirds of all rodent species. This family includes several subfamilies and includes sand rats, gerbils, crested rats and old world rats and mice.

The Family Cricetidae is the second largest, numbering approximately 600 species in total. This family encompasses most mouse-like hamsters, such as gerbils, crested rats, white-tailed rats and door mice.

The Family Sciruridae includes fewer than 100 species. However, species belonging to this family are some of the most commonly recognized of rodents. Squirrels, chipmunks, marmots and woodchucks belong to this family, as does the flying squirrel.

Largest Rodent

Rodent Sounds

Small Rodents

Rodent Handling

Rodent Droppings

Burrowing Rodents

Rodent Infestation