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10 Weird Facts About Life on Planet Earth

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5. That’s A Lot of Rats!

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Up to 40 percent of all mammals on earth are members of the rodent family. Rodents include creatures such as mice, rats, squirrels, beavers, porcupines, and hamsters. Some species of rodents like rats are extraordinarily adaptable and often live in close proximity to human populations.

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