Rodent habitats are found almost everywhere except on Antarctica, New Zealand and some smaller ocean islands. Rodents can live and thrive in urban areas, rural farmland, rainforests, mountainous terrains, grasslands, swamps and deserts. Some set up residence by burrowing (gophers) and others are semi-aquatic (beavers).

Where do rodents live in the world?

Rodents are found all over the world, except for in Antarctica, New Zealand and some ocean islands. They are found in a variety of habitats including rainforests, deserts, swamps, tundra, coniferous and deciduous forests, and grasslands. They range in size from the smallest of mice to the pig-sized capybara.

What is the habitat for rodents?

The habitats of rodents are varied and numerous, from arid (extremely dry) deserts to the arctic tundra. There are rodents that live predominantly underground, others that live on land, and others are primarily arboreal (living in trees).