Because more are relatively small size, rodents may often reside somewhat unobtrusively in the midst of human domiciles, often living right under human noses for weeks or even months before a telltale chewed corner of a sack of flour or bird seed alerts their two-legged hosts to their presence.
Diet also played a key role in rodent survival. Their physiological makeup enables most rodents to thrive on a variety of foodstuffs, thus ensuring that even when their favored or traditional dietary items disappear, there are always alternatives available. Most rodents can survive on veritable smorgasbord of options, including vegetarian fare or foods of animal origin including insects and worms.
In terms of physical similarities, most rodent species are relatively small and compact. They use their delicate little "hands" to carry out a variety of functions, including collecting and manipulating food and grooming. Some rodents, such as the hamster, are graced with ample cheek pouches, in which they can store large amounts of food to hide away for a time when food is not plentiful - a rainy day, if you will.
Diet also played a key role in rodent survival. Their physiological makeup enables most rodents to thrive on a variety of foodstuffs, thus ensuring that even when their favored or traditional dietary items disappear, there are always alternatives available. Most rodents can survive on veritable smorgasbord of options, including vegetarian fare or foods of animal origin including insects and worms.
In terms of physical similarities, most rodent species are relatively small and compact. They use their delicate little "hands" to carry out a variety of functions, including collecting and manipulating food and grooming. Some rodents, such as the hamster, are graced with ample cheek pouches, in which they can store large amounts of food to hide away for a time when food is not plentiful - a rainy day, if you will.
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