Rodentia Collection

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), two curled up asleep in drey inside nest box. Nest of lichen and Pine needles. Highlands, Scotland, UK. Medium repro only

Capybara (Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris) and white-throated kingbird (Tyrannus albogularis) on the back, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil, South America

Siberian flying squirrel (Pteromys volans orii) flying directly over photographer. Hokkaido, Japan. February

Eastern chipmunk (Tamias striatus) gathering chestnuts, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, September

Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) climbing among Cow Parsley, Hertfordshire, England, UK, May, Controlled conditions

European Beaver (Castor fiber) eating blackberries by standing on its hind legs and using its tail as additional support. Part of captive breeding population prior to release into the Welsh landscape

RF - Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) on log in snow. Scotland, UK. December

Southern Viscacha or Mountain Viscacha (Lagidium viscacia), Potosi, Bolivia, South America

Muskrat -Ondatra zibethicus-, adult sitting on the shore of a pond eating grass, Illmitz, Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) sitting on fallen tree in pine woodland, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, August

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) gnawing red deer antler for minerals, Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland, UK, June

Red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) interacting, Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland, UK, January

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) having a drink, Black Isle, Scotland, UK. October

Desmarests hutia (Capromys pilorides doceleguas), Jardines de la Reina / Gardens of the Queen, Caribbean Sea, Ciego de Avila, Cuba, January

Alpine Marmots -Marmota marmota-, cub sniffing mother, Grossglockner, Hohe Tauern National Park, Tyrol, Austria

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, a porcupine sits in a willow tree in February

Hamster -Cricetus cricetus-, alert young in a meadow, Austria

Hamster -Cricetus cricetus- taking a rosehip for its hoard, Austria

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)

Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) sits up, captive, Devon, UK, May

North American Beaver (Castor canadensis) grooming. Acadia National Park, Maine, USA

Siberian flying squirrel (Pteromys volans orii) feeding on Sakhalin fir tree. Hokkaido, Japan. March

RF - European ground squirrel / Souslik (Spermophilus citellus) in grass with daisies, Gerasdorf, Austria. April

RF - European hamster (Cricetus cricetus) Austria

RF - European hamster (Cricetus cricetus) with cheek pouches full, Austria

North American beaver (Castor canadensis) on dam. Martinez, California, USA. June

Himalayan marmot (Marmota himalayana). Chantang Wlidlife Sanctuary. Ladakh, India

Southern Viscacha (Lagidium viscacia) at rest, Isla Incahuasi in the Salar de Uyuni, altiplano, Bolivia

Jaguar (Panthera onca) male, hunting Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris). The capybara while jumping away has cut the nose of the Jaguar with its toemail

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) stood on log in snow, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK. December

Alpine Marmot (Marmota marmota) eating Dandelion, Alpes de Hautes Provence, France

Long-eared jerboa (Euchorentes naso) digging, South Gobi Desert, Mongolia. June

Long-eared jerboa (Euchorentes naso) South Gobi Desert, Mongolia. June

Grizzled giant squirrel (Ratufa macroura) feeding, Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka, India

Indian giant squirrel (Ratufa indica) Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India

Indian giant squirrel (Ratufa indica) pair, Karnataka, Western Ghats, India

Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) flying with squirrel prey, Finland. March

Southern viscacha (Lagidium viscacia) near Laguna Colorada, Bolivia

Arctic ground squirrel (Spermophilus parryii) Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA, August

Mexican ground squirrel (Spermophilus mexicanus) Laredo Borderlands, Texas, USA. April

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) on old pine tree, looking through autumn birch foliage, Scotland, UK, October

Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) reaching up and standing on hind legs. Cairngorms National Park, Highlands, Scotland, UK, March

Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) in summer coat on Scots pine tree trunk, Highlands, Scotland

Female Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) swimming in line with young after escaping a Jaguar attack (Panthera onca palustris) in a lagoon off the Paraguay River

Young ground squirrels (Xerus inauris) playing, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa. Non-ex

Harvest mice (Micromys minutus) on wheat stems, Devon, UK, July. Captive. Not available for Greetings card and Notelets in the UK until 24/08/16

Portrait of a common hamster (Cricetus cricetus) Alsace, France, April, captive

Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) on Bramble (Rubus) plant, Devon, England, UK, May. Captive

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Rodentia: From Capybaras to Harvest Mice. " Get ready to dive into the enchanting world of Rodentia, where these small creatures captivate us with their unique behaviors and habitats. Picture yourself in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, witnessing an Eastern chipmunk diligently gathering chestnuts for its winter stash. Meanwhile, a European Beaver stands tall on its hind legs as it indulges in juicy blackberries. Travel across continents to Hertfordshire, England, where you'll find a nimble Harvest mouse gracefully climbing among Cow Parsley. In Potosi, Bolivia, South America, marvel at the Southern Viscacha or Mountain Viscacha as it leaps effortlessly through rocky terrains. Closer to home in Austria's Lake Neusiedl region lies a Muskrat peacefully sitting by a pond shore while munching on fresh grass. Venture further north to Scotland's snowy landscapes and spot the charming Red Squirrel perched on logs or fallen trees during December's frosty days. These vibrant red squirrels never cease to amaze - from gnawing on red deer antlers for essential minerals in Cairngorms National Park to playful interactions amongst themselves. Witness them quench their thirst amidst Black Isle's picturesque scenery during October. But let's not forget about our tiny friends. Watch as the adorable Harvest mouse meticulously cleans its nose using Common hogweed leaves – truly a sight that will warm your heart. Rodentia is more than just cute critters; they are an integral part of our ecosystems worldwide. So next time you encounter one of these incredible creatures like the white-throated kingbird hitching a ride on a Capybara's back or any other rodent species mentioned here – take a moment to appreciate their beauty and contribution to nature’s tapestry.