The black-tailed prairie dog is a member of the squirrel family. They hail from the U.S./Canada border in the north to the U.S./Mexico border in the south. These rodents are threatened by the
The northern red-backed vole can be found in Alaska, Canada, Europe, and Russia. These slender voles are known to cause damage to fruit trees and grains. They face the threat of habitat loss and destruction at the
The wood mouse, aka long-tailed field mouse, field mouse, common field mouse, and European wood mouse, hails from Europe, Asia, and Africa. These little critters are often considered a pest species due to their
The maned rat, aka African crested rat, is the world’s only known poisonous rodent. They are a long-haired, bushy-tailed east African rodent that kind of resembles a porcupine at first glance. These large critters face
The Olympic marmot is a species of rodent from the squirrel family, Sciuridae. They only dwell in the state of Washington, in the United States. These rodents face the threats of recreational activities that can
The bank vole is a small species of vole that can be found throughout Europe, western Asia, and the Middle East. These voles have been accidentally released into Ireland as well. They face the threats of
The Himalayan marmot dwells in the alpine grasslands throughout the Himalayas and on the Tibetan Plateau as well. They can be found in China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. These rodents face the threats of human disturbance
The Asiatic long-tailed climbing mouse, aka Sinhala: ගස් මීයා, hails from southern and southeastern Asia. These mice face the threats of habitat loss and destruction at the hands of farming, ranching, logging,
The central rock-rat, aka Australian native mouse, central thick-tailed rock-rat, and Macdonnell Range rock-rat, hails only from Australia. They are 1 of 5 rock rat species native to Australia. These rodents face the threats of
The Hispaniolan hutia is a diminutive rat-like mammal endemic to the forest habitats on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. Hispaniola is situated between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. These rodents face the threats of habitat loss and destruction
