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Rodents With No Tail


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Rodents With No Tail. While the exact cause of this phenomenon is not yet fully understood, it is believed to be a result of evolutionary adaptations, genetic mutations, or environmental factors. While a long tail is something commonly associated with rodents, several species have no tail.

Northern pocket gopher pictures and information
Northern pocket gopher pictures and information from www.bentler.us

The naked mole rat, kangaroo rat, and pocket gopher are all examples of rodents that have evolved to have no or very short tails. In guinea pigs, the tailbone is fused beneath their pelvis, which is not visible or expressed outside of the body as it is in rats and other rodents. While most rats have a tail as long as their body, tailless rats are bred to have no tail whatsoever.

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Northern pocket gopher pictures and information

In guinea pigs, the tailbone is fused beneath their pelvis, which is not visible or expressed outside of the body as it is in rats and other rodents. The naked mole rat, kangaroo rat, and pocket gopher are all examples of rodents that have evolved to have no or very short tails. Guinea pigs don’t need a tail because they primarily walk and live on flat surfaces, as opposed to other animals who climb, jump, or use burrows. These adaptations have helped these species survive in their specific environments.

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