Rodents
Types of Rodent
Beavers
These semi-aquatic rodents are fairly large by rodent standards and help terraform dry areas into healthy wetlands. These little geoengineers help reduce pollution, recharge aquifers, and help protect landscapes against wildfires.
Capybara
Chipmunks
Moles
These creatures help us by eating insects and creating passages in the earth for air and water to infiltrate. On top of this, their waste helps fertilize the soil.
Squirrels
Predators
Bellow are just some of the predators who rely on rodents and help control their numbers.
Tools & Apps
Europe
UK
Mammal Mapper "is a free app where you can record signs and sightings of mammals in the UK. Mammals can be recorded along a route whilst you’re walking, running, cycling or even a passenger in a car, or as one-off sightings, for example a hedgehog in your garden."
Organizations
Europe
UK
Mammal Society "a UK based charity devoted to the study and conservation of the mammals of the British Isles. We aim to raise awareness of the issues mammals face and share our scientific research so they can be best protected in the future. Although a small team we are mighty, and are dedicated to helping mammals across the nation."