Tagged With Rodents

Overhead view of an Abyssinian guinea pig with a rosette-patterned coat sitting next to a half-eaten cob of corn

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Corn on the Cob? A Nutritional Analysis

19 May 2024

Guinea pigs can have corn on the cob as an occasional snack, but the cob is not safe for them to eat.

Fluffy white rabbit with pink eyes sitting in a living room with plush toys and a pet bed

Do Rabbits Fart? Unraveling the Mystery of Bunny Flatulence

18 May 2024

Learn the ins and outs of rabbit gas, including what causes it, the symptoms of gas, and how to avoid and treat gas in rabbits.

A Dutch rabbit with distinctive black and white markings happily eating turnip tops in a lush vegetable garden

Do Rabbits Eat Turnip Greens? What You Need to Know

16 May 2024

Rabbits can eat turnip tops without any negative side effects, as long as they are given in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Curious calico cat crouched down on a green lawn, intently watching a small grey squirrel scurrying across the grass

Why Do Cats Like Squirrels? A Look at Your Cat's Hunting Instincts

16 May 2024

Domestic cats' natural hunting behavior causes them to hunt and kill squirrels, creating potential health problems and environmental concerns that need to be addressed.

A plump, brown rabbit nibbling on grass in a meadow, with a raccoon cautiously watching from the bushes in the distance

Do Raccoons Eat Rabbits? An Exploration into Their Predatory Behavior

15 May 2024

Raccoons are opportunistic omnivores and will eat rabbits if they can get their hands on them, but rabbits are not a main part of their diet.

A curious Siamese cat with piercing blue eyes cautiously sniffing a flour tortilla on a kitchen counter

Can Cats Have Tortillas? What You Need to Know

11 May 2024

Cats cannot have tortillas because they are high in carbohydrates and can lead to digestive upset and poisoning.

Curious Abyssinian guinea pig with a rosette-patterned coat looking back at its hindquarters

Are Guinea Pigs Born With Tails? The Answer May Surprise You

11 May 2024

Guinea pigs do not have a tail but do have tail vertebrae that are attached to the pelvis.

Close-up of a brown and white rat sniffing the air, with a focus on its internal organs

Do Rats Fart? The Science Behind Rodent Flatulence

10 May 2024

Rats fart because of the way their gut microbiome breaks down the complex carbohydrates in their high-fiber diet, leading to the production of gases like hydrogen and methane.

Raccoon with a mischievous expression crawling through an open window and rummaging through a kitchen cabinet

What Do Raccoons Eat? A Look at Their Hunting Behavior

8 May 2024

Raccoons are opportunistic omnivores and will prey on and consume rats, mice, and other small rodents, but they mostly eat plants.

Fluffy white rabbit standing on hind legs and licking the cheek of its smiling owner in a cozy living room setting

Why Does My Rabbit Lick Me? The Science of Rabbit Licking

4 May 2024

Why rabbits lick their humans, from bonding and grooming to simply liking the taste of human skin, and how to tell if your rabbit is licking you too much.

Large, brown capybara casually resting in shallow water surrounded by lush, green riverbank and palm trees

Can Capybaras Be Dangerous? What the Experts Say

1 May 2024

The physical traits, group behaviors, and anti-predator tactics of capybaras, the largest rodent on Earth, as well as the best ways to see them in the wild.

A large brown rat cautiously approaching a cockroach on a kitchen floor, with a predatory expression

Do Rats Eat Cockroaches? Uncovering Nature's Surprising Symbiosis

27 April 2024

Rats are opportunistic omnivores and will consume cockroaches, which has implications for both public health and pest control efforts.