10 Cutest Rodents in the World

Wood mouse venture out at night and live in vegetated burrows during the day. Wood mice have long tails, rounded ears, and small furry bodies.

There are around 13 guinea pig species, each with a unique look. Some have long hair, while others have fluffy or poofy hair.

Hamsters are one of the most popular rodent pets and attract people because of their cuteness.

Common Dormouse live in Europe and parts of Asia, inhabiting deciduous woodlands.

African Pygmy Squirrel are also extremely light, weighing between 0.63 to 0.53 oz (15 to 18g), less than the small house mouse.

Prairie dogs are small and fluffy, similar to stuffed teddy bears. Living underground in burrows, they inhabit the great plains and grassland habitat.

Chipmunks are seen as pests for tearing up yards and making loud noises, but that doesn’t take away from their cuteness.

Chinchillas weigh between 1.1 to 1.8 lbs (0.5 to 0.8 kg), are gray, covered in fur, and have bunny-like ears.

The pygmy jerboa is so small that it could fit into your palm, causing them to look like miniature bunny-like kangaroos

Japanese Dwarf Flying Squirrel This species is one of the smallest flying squirrels in the world.