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beavers, gophers, kangaroo rats, and relatives

Castorimorpha

KingdomAnimaliaanimal kingdom
- ClassMammaliamammals
  - OrderRodentiarodents
    Rodentia: information (1)
    Rodentia: pictures (343)
    Rodentia: specimens (187)
    - SuborderCastorimorphabeavers, gophers, kangaroo rats, and relatives
      Castorimorpha: information (2)
      Castorimorpha: pictures (21)
      Castorimorpha: specimens (9)
      - FamilyCastoridaebeavers
        Castoridae: information (1)
        Castoridae: pictures (17)
        Castoridae: specimens (9)
        SpeciesCastor canadensisAmerican beaver
        Castor canadensis: information (1)
        Castor canadensis: pictures (17)
        Castor canadensis: specimens (9)
      - FamilyGeomyidaepocket gophers
        Geomyidae: pictures (4)
      - FamilyHeteromyidaekangaroo rats, pocket mice, and relatives
        SubfamilyPerognathinaepocket mice
        SpeciesPerognathus inornatusSan Joaquin pocket mouse
        Perognathus inornatus: information (1)

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