Top 10 Cutest Rodents

1. Squirrel

   

   Squirrels are members of the family Sciuridae, which includes small to medium-sized rodents. This family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots, flying squirrels, and prairie dogs. Squirrels are known for their bushy tails, agility, and food-hoarding behavior.

2. Hamster

   

   Hamsters are small rodents belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae. This group contains approximately 25 species that are classified into six or seven genera. They are commonly kept as pets and are known for storing food in their cheek pouches.

   They are the cutest. They are so small and fluffy and are little balls of poofiness. They are cuter than rats, mice, squirrels, and guinea pigs.

   Hamsters are adorable. I have a hamster named Otto and he's so small and fuzzy.

   Small, furry, cute, what more could you ask for?

3. Chinchilla

   

   Chinchillas are two species of crepuscular rodents that are slightly larger and more robust than ground squirrels. They are native to the Andes Mountains in South America and live in colonies called herds at elevations up to 4,270 meters. Known for their incredibly dense and soft fur, chinchillas have... read more

   Chinchillas remind me of mice or hamsters with bushy tails. I love their cute looks. They make me smile.

   Every comment this list gets equals one hug for a chinchilla.

4. Guinea Pig

   

   The guinea pig, also called the cavy or domestic guinea pig, is a species of rodent belonging to the family Caviidae and the genus Cavia. Guinea pigs are popular pets and have been bred in captivity for centuries. They are also used in scientific research and play a cultural role in some South American... read more

   Guinea pigs live for a long time, are clean, don't smell like poo, their poo doesn't smell like poo, and overall are just better than hamsters, gerbils, dogs, cats, like every animal, and they are very smart. Also, you can bring them places because they are big and they won't escape, like the guinea pig pignic. Also, don't come saying to me that other animals are better, like it's common sense that guinea pigs are amazing.

   Two or three guineas are much cuter than one lonely guinea. They like to chase and squeak at each other and make little tunnels through their hay. Other rodents like beavers might be objectively cuter, but guineas are the cutest rodent you can keep in your shack.

5. Gerbil

   

   A gerbil is a small mammal in the order Rodentia. Once known simply as "desert rats," the gerbil subfamily includes about 110 species of African, Indian, and Asian rodents. These include sand rats and jirds, all of which are adapted to thrive in arid environments.

   Gerbils are adorable. I have four girls, Biscuit, Fudge, Peanut, and Coconut. They love to chase each other through the tunnels they made and play fight. When they see me, they stop what they're up to and come sit on the top floor near the door, all lined up waiting for treats. When they each get a treat, all of them run off to separate corners or hiding places to nibble in peace.

   Once the treats are gone, they all come back to the door waiting to come out. It's so cute to have four little gerbils, each with their own different personalities, showing me love in their sweet little way.

   I am a proud and educated owner of two beautiful gerbils. I have owned five in total. Their names are Regina, Snow, Coffee, Chocolate, and Toffee. Toffee is a rare intelligent one because he communicates with me on a whole different level. For example, when he's hungry, he waits for me to look at him, looks at the food bowl, and looks back at me (heart). Chocolate and I had the closest bond. He was an attention seeker and got jealous when I paid attention to his brother instead of him, which was so adorable and precious. He blocked my gaze from Coffee. Also, Chocolate loved looking at me and would do it for hours if he wanted to.

   Coffee is the real couch potato because he sleeps a lot. He looks like a piece of chubby chicken nuggets. Regina was the friendly, wassup character. She wouldn't stop climbing up my arm and she is arguably the most beautiful baby I ever owned. Lastly, Snow was lazy and skittish. Even the most quiet sound, even mouse clicks, would end up with Snow running for her life.

   They all love me in their own ways and vice versa. To sum it up, gerbils are agile, sharp, and just a bunch of furry cuteness.

6. Rats

   

   Rats are various medium sized, long tailed rodents of the superfamily Muroidea. "True rats" are members of the genus Rattus, with the black rat (Rattus rattus) and the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) being the most significant to humans. These species are commonly found in urban areas and are known for... read more

   Rats are super cool and chilled out. They make great little companions.

   Rats love to cuddle and are so darn adorable. They're like mini dogs.

7. Chipmunk

   

   Chipmunks are small, striped rodents of the family Sciuridae. They are native to North America, except for the Siberian chipmunk, which is primarily found in Asia. Chipmunks are known for their cheek pouches, which they use to store food.

8. Mouse

   

   A mouse is a small rodent characterized by a pointed snout, small rounded ears, a body-length scaly tail, and a high breeding rate. The best-known species is the common house mouse, which is found in homes and urban areas worldwide. Mice are also popular as pets and are widely used in scientific research... read more

9. Capybara

   

   The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is the largest living rodent in the world. It is a member of the genus Hydrochoerus, which also includes the lesser capybara (Hydrochoerus isthmius). Capybaras are native to South America and are commonly found near bodies of water.

   They have more friends than I do.

10. Flying Squirrel

    

    Flying squirrels belong to the tribe Pteromyini within the squirrel family Sciuridae. There are more than 50 living species of flying squirrels, distributed across about 15 genera. These nocturnal mammals are capable of gliding between trees using a special membrane called the patagium, which stretches... read more

The Newcomers
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    Viscacha

    
12. ?

    Old World Porcupine

The Contenders

13. Nutria

    

14. Beaver

    

    The beaver is a primarily nocturnal, large, semiaquatic rodent. The genus Castor includes two extant species: the North American beaver (Castor canadensis) and the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber). Beavers are known for building dams, canals, and lodges, significantly shaping their ecosystems and creating... read more

15. Degu

    

    The common degu is a small caviomorph rodent endemic to the Chilean matorral ecoregion of central Chile. The name "degu" can refer to the entire genus Octodon or more specifically to Octodon degus. Degus are highly social animals known for their diurnal activity and complex vocalizations.

16. Dormouse

    

17. Octodon

    

18. Groundhog

    

    The groundhog, also known as a woodchuck, is a rodent of the family Sciuridae, belonging to the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots. It was first scientifically described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Groundhogs are well-known in the United States for their role in the Groundhog Day tradition... read more

19. Jerboa

    

20. Kangaroo Rat

    

21. Marmot

    

22. Lemming

    

23. Gopher

    

    Pocket gophers, commonly called gophers, are burrowing rodents belonging to the family Geomyidae. There are about 35 species of gophers that live across Central and North America. These animals are known for their extensive tunnel systems which they use for shelter and foraging.

24. Muskrat

    

25. Vole

    

26. Ground Squirrel

    

27. Prairie Dog

    

    Despite the name, prairie dogs are not canines. They are herbivorous burrowing rodents belonging to the genus Cynomys and are native to the grasslands of North America. Prairie dogs are actually a type of ground squirrel.

    There are five recognized species of prairie dogs: black-tailed, white-tailed... read more