Cotton rats

Ever heard of a Cotton Rat?

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Did you know that cotton rats, small furry rodents native to the southern United States, have been recognized as important animal models for various human and rodent diseases? These robust, stocky creatures with their distinctive grizzled fur belong to the genus Sigmodon and can be found across much of the southern U.S., Mexico, Central America,…

Cotton Rats

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Did you know that there are 14 species of cotton rats found across the southern United States to northern South America? Among them, the hispid cotton rat (Sigmodon hispidus) is the most extensively studied. These small rodents, belonging to the genus Sigmodon, have a surprising impact on their ecosystems and agriculture. With their stout bodies,…