What are some examples of rodents?

Here are some examples of rodents, categorized by their common names:

Common Rodents

* Rats: Brown rat, black rat, Norway rat

* Mice: House mouse, deer mouse, field mouse

* Squirrels: Gray squirrel, fox squirrel, chipmunk, ground squirrel

* Gophers: Pocket gopher, kangaroo rat

* Beavers: American beaver, European beaver

* Porcupines: North American porcupine, African crested porcupine

* Guinea pigs: Domestic guinea pig, wild guinea pig

Less Common Rodents

* Capybaras: The largest rodent in the world

* Chinchillas: Known for their soft fur

* Hamsters: Syrian hamster, dwarf hamster

* Gerbils: Mongolian gerbil

* Voles: Meadow vole, pine vole

* Muskrats: Semi-aquatic rodents with musky odor

* Marmots: Large ground squirrels found in mountainous regions

* Paca: Large, nocturnal rodent found in Central and South America

Note: This is not an exhaustive list, as there are over 2,000 species of rodents worldwide.