I’m a rodent from Mongolia.
When I get excited I like to stamp my feet. I like hiding so my cage is quite small compared to the other rodents. In the wild we dig tunnels to sleep and bring up our young. Unlike most rodents, we will both raise our family together.



Class
Mammal
Family
Rodent
Food group
Herbivore
Body Clock
Primarily Nocturnal
Life Span
In the wild: 1 year
In captivity: 9 to 12 years
Body Weight
400 to 2000g
Length
15 to 25cm
Unique Traits
Excellent sense of smell