Muroidea Essays

  • Rats and Mice

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    1. When comparing mice and rats, why are rats considered better companion animals than mice? Both rats and mice are very popular animals for people to keep as pets. Rats are considered as being a better choice when it comes to pets due to their habits. Mice are more active but don't like to sit still for too long which becomes a problem for those who wish to handle their animal. Rats are more affectionate, intelligent and easily socialized as pups. 2. Why should cedar not be used as bedding? Cedar

  • Wet Tails

    744 Words  | 2 Pages

    1. Why are hamsters not a good choice of pet for children? Hamsters are a popular pet, they are cute and fairly easy to look after. Parents buy hamsters for their children without realizing the risks involved. If a child has allergies, just being around a hamster can irritate that. They can not only bite but can also transmit diseases. A child does not understand how to hold a hamster correctly and it only takes a little tighter hold than the hamster likes and the animal will bite. 2. What is wet

  • Microtus Ochrogaster Research Paper

    1012 Words  | 3 Pages

    New Paradigms in the Study of "Microtus Ochrogaster" The prairie vole is a small vole found in central North America. The vole has long, coarse grayish-brown fur on the upper portion of the body and yellowish fur on the lower portion of the body. It has short ears and a short tail, which is somewhat darker on top. Taxonomy and distribution The prairie vole's scientific name, Microtus ochrogaster, is derived from Greek; the genus name translates to "small ear" and the specific epithet translates