Predators:
* Mammals:
* Large Carnivores: Wolves, coyotes, foxes, bears, bobcats, lynx, mountain lions, leopards, jaguars.
* Smaller Carnivores: Weasels, badgers, wolverines, raccoons, opossums, feral cats.
* Birds:
* Birds of Prey: Eagles, hawks, owls, falcons.
* Reptiles:
* Snakes: Rattlesnakes, pythons, boas.
* Lizards: Monitors, Komodo dragons.
Other Animals:
* Insects: Some large ants and beetles can prey on rodent pups or injured adults.
* Fish: Large fish, like catfish, can eat rodents that fall into water.
Factors Influencing Predation:
* Rodent Size: Larger rodents are more likely to be preyed upon by larger predators.
* Habitat: Different predators are found in different environments, affecting which rodents they prey on.
* Rodent Behavior: Rodents that are active at night or in dense cover are less likely to be preyed upon by diurnal predators.
Specific Examples:
* Coyotes: Prey on a wide variety of rodents, including rats, squirrels, and rabbits.
* Great Horned Owls: Known to eat large rodents like porcupines and woodchucks.
* Rattlesnakes: Can kill and consume adult rats and mice.
It's important to remember that the specific predators of a particular rodent will vary depending on the location and other factors.