Tagged With Small Mammals

Close-up of a male guppy with a shimmering, iridescent blue and orange tail fanning out in a planted aquarium

The Best Guppy Stocking Level for a 20 Gallon Tank: Guppy Stocking Guidelines

4 May 2024

The perfect number of guppies to keep in a 20-gallon tank is 12, with 4 being male and 8 being female.

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.

Flemish Giant rabbit peering into a microscope in a clean, scientific laboratory setting

Are Rabbits On Their Period? An In-Depth Look at the Rabbit Reproductive Cycle

3 May 2024

Rabbits don't have a menstrual cycle like people. Instead, they have an induced ovulation cycle that's controlled by sex hormones.

Abyssinian guinea pig with a rosette-patterned coat eating a dandelion flower in a grassy field

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Dandelions? A Complete Guide

2 May 2024

Guinea pigs can eat dandelion leaves and flowers without any negative side effects as long as it's part of a well-rounded meal plan.

Close-up of a curious Flemish Giant rabbit sniffing at its own cecotropes on the ground

Coprophagia in Rabbits: What Science Says

1 May 2024

Rabbits practice coprophagy, which is the consumption of feces, in order to reingest important nutrients from cecotropes.

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.

Russian Campbell Dwarf Hamster sitting upright and inspecting a single broccoli stem

Can Hamsters Eat Broccoli? Exploring Healthy Veggie Options

30 April 2024

Hamsters can have broccoli, but it's important to be mindful of serving sizes and watch for any tummy troubles since it is a fibrous vegetable.

Abyssinian guinea pig with shaggy, rosette-patterned coat examining a banana peel on a wooden table

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Banana Peels? Here's the Definitive Answer

29 April 2024

Guinea pigs can have banana skin occasionally as a supplement to other foods that are high in fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.

A red-tailed hawk perched on a tree branch, intently watching a white rabbit grazing below in the forest

Do Hawks Eat Rabbits? Exploring the Predator-Prey Relationship

26 April 2024

Hawks have a number of different hunting techniques that allow them to successfully hunt rabbits, which is an important part of the ecosystem as it helps to control the rabbit population.

Abyssinian guinea pig sniffing a slice of fresh kiwi fruit on a plate, surrounded by leafy greens and timothy hay

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Kiwi? The Facts for Healthy Feeding

25 April 2024

Nutritional facts and potential health risks of giving kiwi to guinea pigs, as well as serving suggestions and portion control.

Portrait of a worried-looking dwarf Campbell's hamster sitting next to a pile of salami slices, turned away from the meat

Can Hamsters Eat Salami? What You Need to Know About This Tasty Treat

24 April 2024

Why you shouldn't feed your hamster salami because of its high fat, salt, and preservative content that can lead to health problems.

Brown and white checkered giant rabbit nibbling on a slice of pear on a wooden table

Can Rabbits Eat Pears? A Nutritional Guide

21 April 2024

Rabbits can have pears as a treat, but they should be given in moderation and the seeds and core should be taken out.