Rodent Species

noun a large aquatic rodent with a broad tail, webbed hind feet, and sharp incisors

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• The beaver is a semiaquatic rodent known for its ability to build dams.
• I saw a beaver while hiking by the river yesterday.
• That guy is as busy as a beaver trying to finish his project on time.
• Her determination to succeed was like a beaver's relentless work ethic.

noun a device that is moved by hand on a flat surface to control the movement of a cursor on a computer screen

• The scientist conducted experiments using a computer mouse to navigate through the data.
• I prefer using a mouse instead of a trackpad when using my computer.
• I can't find my mouse anywhere, it keeps disappearing on me.
• She danced across the stage with the grace of a mouse, light on her feet.

noun a small, agile, rabbit-sized rodent found in Central and South America, known for its brownish-gray fur and white underbelly

• The agouti is a rodent species native to Central and South America.
• I saw an agouti running through the forest during my hike.
• That agouti is so cute, I want to take it home as a pet!
• The agouti of the group, always scurrying around getting things done.

noun A small rodent resembling a squirrel, found in South America.

• The abrocome is a type of rodent native to South America.
• Have you ever seen an abrocome in the wild?
• I heard that abrocomes are really good at climbing trees.
• Her quick movements on the dance floor reminded me of an abrocome darting through the forest.

noun a type of rodent found in South America, similar to a guinea pig

• The acouchi is a small rodent native to South America.
• I saw an acouchi scurrying around in the bushes.
• Check out that cute little acouchi!
• The acouchi of the group, always darting around and staying busy.