Myomorpha Collection

Hydromys chrysogaster, water rat
Plate 1 from a collection of 49 original watercolour drawings of animals by Ferdinand Lucas Bauer (1760-1826), from the H.M.S. Investigator expedition to Australia, 1801-1803

Common dormouse, sketch C016 / 5883
Common dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius). Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals circa 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Megalomys desmarestii, antillean giant rice rat. Catalogue number NHM 1850.11.30.6

Oligoryzomys victus, St. Vincent pygmy rice rat (holotype). Catalogue reference NHM 1897.12.26.1)

Megalomys luciae, saint lucia giant rice rat (holotype). Catalogue number NHM 1853.12.16.2

Syrian or Golden Hamster( Mesocricetus auratusrunning) on a treadmill, side view

Long-tailed field mouse, artwork C016 / 5884
Long-tailed field mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus). Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals circa 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Phyllotis chacoensis
Views of a Phyllotis chacoensis skull. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Harry Taylor, 2010

Caloprymnus campestris, Desert rat-kangaroo
The Desert-rat kangaroo (Caloprymnus campestris) is an extinct marsupial that lived in Australia. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Harry Taylor, 2010

Megalomys desmarestii, antillean giant rice rat. Catalogue number NHM 1855.12.24.201

Graomys lockwoodi
Views of Graomys lockwoodi skull. Original specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Harry Taylor, 2010

Oligoryzomys victus, St. Vincent pygmy rice rat (holotype). Catalogue reference NHM 1897.12.26.1)

Phyllotis cachinus
Views of Phyllotis cachinus skull. Original specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Harry Taylor, 2010

Graomys edithae
Views of Graomys edithae skull. Original specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Harry Taylor, 2010

Conilurus albipes, white-footed tree-rat
Native name Gnar-ruck. Detail from drawing 81, possibly by Thomas Watling (1762 -c. 1814), from the Thomas Watling Drawings Collection, 1788-c. 1797, held at the Natural History Museum

Clethrionomys glareolus, bank vole
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Sceloglaux albifacies, laughing owl
This owl, native only to New Zealand, became extinct in c. 1914, probably due to deforestation and the disappearance of its favourite prey the Kiori rat. Artist unknown

Cricetinae (subfamily), dwarf hamster
Plate 12 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)

Mus flavipectus and Mus griseipectus
Plate 42 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)

Arvicola melanogaster, water vole
Plate 44 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)

Rattus rattus, black rat
Detail of plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Micromys minutus, Eurasian harvest mouse
Harvest mice. Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Microtus arvalis orcadensis, Orkney vole
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Mus musculus, house mouse
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Arvicola terrestris, European water vole
Plate 206 from the Collection of Watercolour Drawings of British Vertebrates, 1830-1841, by William MacGillivray (1796-1851)

Microtus agrestis, field vole
Plate 214 from the Collection of Watercolour Drawings of British Vertebrates, 1830-1841, by William MacGillivray (1796-1851)

Mesembriomys gouldii, black-footed tree-rat (Gray 1843). BMNH 1842.5.26.18 skull with abnormal incisors collected by Gilbert, holotype

Oryzomys ratticeps, rice rat
From Brazil and Paraguay. Specimen held at The Natural History Museum, London

Mus darwinii, Darwins mouse
Plate 23 Illustration by John Gould (1804-1881) from The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, Vol. 1 Part 2 Mammalia, 1838-1839, by Charles Darwin

Neomys fodiens, Eurasian water shrew
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Allactaga euphratica, Euphrates jerboa
Afghan jerboa. Annotated watercolour drawing by Oliva Fanny Tonge (1858-1949), from one of 16 sketchbooks presented to the Natural History Museum in 1952

Dipus capensis, cape jerboa
Ff. 13. Annotated Yerbua capensis and Dipus cafer. Painting by George Forster (1754-1794), made during Captain Cooks second voyage of discovery, 1772-1775

Suncus murinus caerulescens, Indian grey musk-shrew
Young Musk Rats. Annotated watercolour drawing by Oliva Fanny Tonge (1858-1949), from one of 16 sketchbooks presented to the Natural History Museum in 1952

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"Myomorpha: A Diverse World of Rodents" From the agile Hydromys chrysogaster, also known as the water rat, to the adorable Common dormouse captured in sketch C016/5883, the Myomorpha order encompasses a wide range of fascinating rodents. One such intriguing creature is the Megalomys desmarestii, an antillean giant rice rat found in Caribbean islands. Its large size and unique adaptations make it a remarkable species worth studying. Meanwhile, Oligoryzomys victus, commonly known as St. Vincent pygmy rice rat, showcases how these tiny creatures have adapted to their specific habitats. Their survival skills are truly awe-inspiring. In contrast to these land-dwelling rodents, we have Mesocricetus auratus - Syrian or Golden Hamster - running on a treadmill with determination and energy. This side view captures their tireless spirit and reminds us of their incredible endurance. The Long-tailed field mouse depicted in artwork C016/5884 exhibits its beauty through intricate details that highlight its elegant features. Truly a work of art. Phyllotis chacoensis represents another member of this diverse order; its presence adds further richness to our understanding of rodent biodiversity. Returning to the Megalomys genus once again brings us face-to-face with Megalomys luciae – saint lucia giant rice rat (holotype). These specimens hold invaluable information about evolutionary history and ecological dynamics within their respective ecosystems. Lastly, let's not forget Oligoryzomys victus - St. Vincent pygmy rice rat - which demonstrates how even small rodents can play significant roles in maintaining ecosystem balance. Myomorpha offers an enchanting glimpse into nature's creativity when it comes to adapting for survival. As we explore these diverse species from water rats to hamsters on treadmills and everything in between, we gain a deeper appreciation for the incredible world of rodents.