Gnawing Mammal (Noun)
Meaning
Relative large gnawing animals; distinguished from rodents by having two pairs of upper incisors specialized for gnawing.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The beaver is a type of gnawing mammal that is well known for its ability to build dams and lodges using branches and mud.
- In Australia, the wombat is a unique example of a gnawing mammal with a stout body and strong digging claws.
- Voles are small to medium-sized gnawing mammals that live in a variety of habitats, including grasslands and forests.
- The mountain beaver is a semi-aquatic gnawing mammal that is native to the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
- Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, are common gnawing mammals found in North America, often seen burrowing in fields and meadows.