Glires are a class of mammals with rootless incisors that grow throughout their lives. These mammals are thought to have grown from Eutherian and are composed of rodents and lagomorphs. Like other insectivorous, Glires walk on fours and can be fast-moving with an excellent sense of hearing and smell. Most of these animals are herbivorous while others like rodents can be scavengers. They inhabit many terrestrial environments with the hares living in bushes or forests while their cousins the rabbit being domesticated. These animals like Eulipotyphla live in solitary, have claws, and strong limbs for digging tunnels and bodies covered in fur.

When did lagomorphs and rodents diverge?

It is believed that Lagomorphs and rodents diverged about 64.5 million years ago. Lagomorphs and rodents diverged at the start of the Tertiary time period and at the end of the Cretaceous time period. Their divergence happened as a response reaction to global environmental change.

Do rabbits and rodents have a common ancestor?

It is believed that rabbits and rodents have a common ancestor which is why they share similar characteristics and physical traits. Some of those similar traits have been lost in some lineages while they have been retained within others. Although they do share a common ancestor it is not known who the common ancestor was.

Is a rabbit a rodent?

The rabbit is not a rodent and is not part of the Rodentia group of mammals, although they are often confused. Rabbits are differentiated from rodents by their extra pair of incisors directly located one behind the other as well as other skeletal features. Rabbits and hares are part of the group Lagomorpha.

Glires Guides
Browse through our curated Glires Guides for additional categorizations, tips, details, variations, styles, and histories of Glires. Guides provide additional insights into the unique properties and shared relationships between elements.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
1.4”-2” | 3.5-5 cm
2.75”-3.9” | 7-10 cm
.6-1.2 oz | 18-34 g
4 years (wild); 5-6 years (captivity)
African Dormouse
5.000
10.000
0.034
6.00
70
GUIDE
3D
African Dormouse
4.25”-4.75” | 10.8-12 cm
6”-9” | 15-23 cm
.25-.45 lb | 125-200 g
3-4 years (wild); up to 7 years (captivity)
American Pika
12.000
23.000
0.200
7.00
4900
GUIDE
3D
American Pika
5.9”-7.3” | 15-18.5 cm
12”-16” | 31-41 cm
2-4 lb | .9-1.8 kg
3-5 years (wild); 8-10 years (captivity)
Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
18.500
41.000
1.800
10.00
800
GUIDE
3D
Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
7”-8.7” | 18-22 cm
15.7”-20” | 40-51 cm
.6-1.6 lb | 280-740 g
3-6 years (wild); up to 10 years (captivity)
California Ground Squirrel
22.000
51.000
0.740
10.00
4000
GUIDE
3D
California Ground Squirrel
Capybara
157000
20”-24” | 51-61 cm
42”-53” | 107-135 cm
77-146 lb | 35-66 kg
7-10 years (wild); 10-15 years (captivity)
Capybara
61.000
135.000
66.000
15.00
157000
GUIDE
3D
Capybara
5.1”-5.9” | 13-15 cm
9.8”-12.2” | 25-31 cm
6-10.6 lb | 170-300 g
1-4 years (wild); 5-9 years (captivity)
Common Degu
15.000
31.000
0.300
9.00
19200
GUIDE
3D
Common Degu
2.4”-3.5” | 6-9 cm
6”-10” | 15-25 cm
.6-1.5 lb | 250-700 g
1-2 years (wild); 2-3 years (captivity)
Common Rat
9.000
25.000
0.700
3.00
120000
GUIDE
3D
Common Rat
1.4”-2.2” | 3.5-5.5 cm
3.1”-5.1” | 8-13 cm
.7-1.4 oz | 20-40 g
.5-1 year (wild); 1-3 years (captivity)
Common Vole
5.500
13.000
0.040
3.00
73000
GUIDE
3D
Common Vole
1.8”-2” | 4.5-5 cm
2.75”-3.1” | 7-8 cm
.35-.6 oz | 10-17 g
2-3 years (wild); 4-5 years (captivity)
Dark Kangaroo Mouse
5.000
8.000
0.017
5.00
8000
GUIDE
3D
Dark Kangaroo Mouse
7.5”-9” | 19-22.9 cm
11”-14” | 28-35.6 cm
4-5.5 lb | 1.8-2.5 kg
5-8 years (captivity)
Dutch Rabbit
22.900
35.600
2.500
8.00
6900
GUIDE
3D
Dutch Rabbit
1.6”-2.4” | 4-6 cm
3”-4.5” | 7.6-11.4 cm
.14-.33 lb | 65-150 g
2-4 years (wild); 6-8 years (captivity)
Eastern Chipmunk
6.000
11.400
0.150
8.00
4100
GUIDE
3D
Eastern Chipmunk
7”-9” | 17.8-22.9 cm
15”-18” | 38-45.7 cm
2-4.5 lb | .9-2 kg
2-3 years (wild); up to 7-9 years (captivity)
Eastern Cottontail
22.900
45.700
2.000
9.00
7600
GUIDE
3D
Eastern Cottontail
4.3”-5.5” | 11-14 cm
8”-11” | 20-28 cm
.9-1.3 lb | 400-600 g
6-12 years (wild); up to 20 years (captivity)
Eastern Gray Squirrel
14.000
28.000
0.600
20.00
1900
GUIDE
3D
Eastern Gray Squirrel
8”-10” | 20.3-25.4 cm
14”-18” | 35.6-45.7 cm
9-10.5 lb | 4-4.75 kg
5-7 years (captivity)
English Lop
25.400
45.700
4.750
7.00
3800
GUIDE
3D
English Lop
Groundhog
172000
8.7”-11” | 22-28 cm
16”-20” | 41-51 cm
5-13 lb | 2.3-5.9 kg
3-6 years (wild); 10-14 years (captivity)
Groundhog
28.000
51.000
5.900
14.00
172000
GUIDE
3D
Groundhog
3.3”-4.1” | 8.5-10.5 cm
7.9”-9.8” | 20-25 cm
1.5-2.6 lb | .7-1.2 kg
2-4 years (wild); 5-7 years (captivity)
Guinea Pig | Cavy
10.500
25.000
1.200
7.00
7300
GUIDE
3D
Guinea Pig | Cavy
1.2”-2” | 3-5 cm
2.5”-4” | 6.3-10.2 cm
1.4-1.6 oz | 40-45 g
1-2 years (wild); 2-5 years (captivity)
House Mouse
5.000
10.200
0.045
5.00
17000
GUIDE
3D
House Mouse
4.5”-5” | 11.4-12.7 cm
7”-9” | 18-23 cm
.3-.6 lb | 150-250 g
3-4 years (wild); up to 7 years (captivity)
Ili Pika
12.700
23.000
0.250
7.00
3900
GUIDE
3D
Ili Pika
2.6”-4.3” | 6.5-11 cm
5.5”-9” | 14-23 cm
.3-.5 lb | 150-220 g
5-7 years (wild); 10-19 years (captivity)
Japanese Dwarf Flying Squirrel
11.000
23.000
0.220
19.00
5900
GUIDE
3D
Japanese Dwarf Flying Squirrel
5”-6.5” | 12.7-16.5 cm
8”-10” | 20.3-25.4 cm
2.5-3.5 lb | 1.1-1.6 kg
7-9 years (captivity)
Lionhead Rabbit
16.500
25.400
1.600
9.00
21000
GUIDE
3D
Lionhead Rabbit
4.1”-6.9” | 10.5-17.5 cm
8.5”-14” | 22-36 cm
1.8-2.4 lb | 800-1100 g
8-10 years (wild); 10-20 years (captivity)
Long-Tailed Chinchilla
17.500
36.000
1.100
20.00
1200
GUIDE
3D
Long-Tailed Chinchilla
11”-14.6” | 28-37 cm
23.6”-31.5” | 60-80 cm
13-31 lb | 6-14 kg
Up to 12 years (wild); 12-16 years (captivity)
Lowland Paca
37.000
80.000
14.000
16.00
700
GUIDE
3D
Lowland Paca
6”-7.5” | 15.2-19 cm
10.5”-12.5” | 26.7-31.8 cm
3-4.25 lb | 1.4-1.9 kg
9-10 years (captivity)
Mini Rex
19.000
31.800
1.900
10.00
5000
GUIDE
3D
Mini Rex
2.2”-2.7” | 5.6-6.8 cm
4.5”-5.7” | 11.5-14.5 cm
2-4.6 oz | 60-130 g
2-3 years (wild); 3-5 years (captivity)
Mongolian Gerbil
6.800
14.500
0.130
5.00
2700
GUIDE
3D
Mongolian Gerbil
Muskrat
106000
4.5”-6.7” | 11.5-17 cm
10”-15” | 25-38 cm
1.5-4.5 lb | .7-2 kg
2-4 years (wild); up to 10 years (captivity)
Muskrat
17.000
38.000
2.000
10.00
106000
GUIDE
3D
Muskrat
5”-6” | 12.7-15.2 cm
7.5”-9” | 19-23 cm
2-2.5 lb | .9-1.1 kg
7-12 years (captivity)
Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
15.200
23.000
1.100
12.00
15000
GUIDE
3D
Netherland Dwarf Rabbit
14.2”-16.9” | 36-43 cm
29”-35” | 74-89 cm
25-75 lb | 11.3-34 kg
10-15 years (wild); 15-25 years (captivity)
North American Beaver
43.000
89.000
34.000
25.00
3500
GUIDE
3D
North American Beaver
12.6”-16.5” | 32-42 cm
23.6”-35.4” | 60-90 cm
20-40 lb | 9-18 kg
10-15 years (wild); 15-30 years (captivity)
North American Porcupine
42.000
90.000
18.000
30.00
200
GUIDE
3D
North American Porcupine
2.2”-2.6” | 5.5-6.5 cm
5.1”-6.3” | 13-16 cm
2.5-4.6 oz | 70-130 g
1-2 years (wild); 2-3 years (captivity)
Norway Lemming
6.500
16.000
0.130
3.00
30000
GUIDE
3D
Norway Lemming
8.3”-11.8” | 21-30 cm
16”-25” | 41-64 cm
10-35 lb | 4.5-16 kg
4-7 years (wild); up to 12 years (captivity)
Nutria | Coypu
30.000
64.000
16.000
12.00
11000
GUIDE
3D
Nutria | Coypu
1.8”-2.4” | 4.5-6 cm
3.5”-5.5” | 8-14 cm
2.1-3.4 oz | 60-95 g
2-5 years (wild); 5-10 years (captivity)
Ord’s Kangaroo Rat
6.000
14.000
0.095
10.00
26000
GUIDE
3D
Ord’s Kangaroo Rat
3.5”-5.1” | 9-13 cm
8.2”-13.8” | 21-35 cm
.26-.44 lb | 120-200 g
1-3 years (wild); 5-7 years (captivity)
Plains Pocket Gopher
13.000
35.000
0.200
7.00
450
GUIDE
3D
Plains Pocket Gopher
1.1”-1.9” | 2.7-4.7 cm
2”-3” | 4.5-7.6 cm
.7-1 oz | 20-30 g
2-3 years (wild); 4-5 years (captivity)
Roborovski Dwarf Hamster
4.700
7.600
0.030
5.00
17000
GUIDE
3D
Roborovski Dwarf Hamster
9.4”-13.4” | 24-34 cm
18.5”-27.5” | 47-70 cm
3.5-11 lb | 1.6-5 kg
12-15 years (wild); up to 21 years (captivity)
Yellow-Bellied Marmot
34.000
70.000
5.000
21.00
4200
GUIDE
3D
Yellow-Bellied Marmot
Roborovski Dwarf Hamster

The Roborovski Dwarf Hamster, whose scientific name is Phodopus roborovskii, is a small species of hamster measuring two to three inches long on average, with a portly body, short legs, and short tail. Dwarf Hamsters are omnivores with specific diets as a result of the region they inhabit and the season.

Due to its tiny size however, it will more often prey on insects rather than on smaller animals. The Roborovski Dwarf Hamster lives in burrows dug underground to protect itself, either occupying these shelters alone or in small groups depending on the species.

Roborovski Dwarf Hamsters have a height of 1.1”-1.9” (2.7-4.7 cm), body length between 2”-3” (4.5-7.6 cm), and an overall weight in the range of .7-1 oz (20-30 g). The tail length of a Roborovski Dwarf Hamster is .125” (3 mm). Roborovski Dwarf Hamsters have a typical lifespan of 2-3 years in the wild and 4-5 years in captivity.

Set of dimensioned elevation drawings of the Roborovski Dwarf Hamster
The Roborovski Dwarf Hamster, whose scientific name is Phodopus roborovskii, is a small species of hamster measuring two to three inches long on average, with a portly body, short legs, and short tail. Dwarf Hamsters are omnivores with specific diets as a result of their habitats and seasons.

Roborovski Dwarf Hamsters have a height of 1.1”-1.9” (2.7-4.7 cm), body length between 2”-3” (4.5-7.6 cm), and an overall weight in the range of .7-1 oz (20-30 g). The tail length of a Roborovski Dwarf Hamster is .125” (3 mm). Roborovski Dwarf Hamsters have a typical lifespan of 2-3 years in the wild and 4-5 years in captivity.

Set of dimensioned elevation drawings of the Roborovski Dwarf Hamster
Roborovski Dwarf Hamster
Height:
1.1”-1.9” | 2.7-4.7 cm
Width:
Length:
2”-3” | 4.5-7.6 cm
Depth:
Weight:
.7-1 oz | 20-30 g
Area:
Tail Length
.125” | 3 mm
Scientific Name
Phodopus roborovskii
Lifespan
2-3 years (wild); 4-5 years (captivity)

Drawings include:

Roborovski Dwarf Hamster side elevation (standing), front (standing)

Details & Downloads

Downloads

2D Downloads

3D Downloads

Ili Pika

The Ili Pika (Ochotona iliensis) is a species of pika that is often described as a mix between a teddy bear and an Ewok. They are nicknamed the magic bunny. Ili Pikas are a species of pika native to northwest China and was first observed in 1983 by Li Weidong.

Currently its population is declining and considered to be endangered. There are less than 1,000 ili pikas left. The Ili Pika diet consists of grasses, herbs, and other mountain plants. The reason they are going extinct is related to disease, increased human activity, and climate change.

Ili Pikas have a shoulder height of 4.5”-5” (11.4-12.7 cm), body length between 7”-9” (18-23 cm), and an overall weight in the range of .3-.6 lb (150-250 g). The ears of an Ili Pika are 1.5”-2” (3.8-5 cm) in length. The typical lifespan of an Ili Pika is 3-4 years in the wild and up to 7 years in captivity.

Collection of scaled drawings of Ili Pika in various poses
The Ili Pika (Ochotona iliensis) is a species of pika that is often described as a mix between a teddy bear and an Ewok. They are nicknamed the magic bunny. Ili Pikas are a species of pika native to northwest China and was first observed in 1983 by Li Weidong.

Ili Pikas have a shoulder height of 4.5”-5” (11.4-12.7 cm), body length between 7”-9” (18-23 cm), and an overall weight in the range of .3-.6 lb (150-250 g). The ears of an Ili Pika are 1.5”-2” (3.8-5 cm) in length. The typical lifespan of an Ili Pika is 3-4 years in the wild and up to 7 years in captivity.

Collection of scaled drawings of Ili Pika in various poses
Ili Pika
Height:
4.5”-5” | 11.4-12.7 cm
Width:
Length:
7”-9” | 18-23 cm
Depth:
Weight:
.3-.6 lb | 150-250 g
Area:
Ear Length
1.5”-2” | 3.8-5 cm
Scientific Name
Ochotona iliensis
Lifespan
3-4 years (wild); up to 7 years (captivity)

Drawings include:

Ili Pika side elevation (standing), front (standing)

Details & Downloads

Downloads

2D Downloads

3D Downloads

Lionhead Rabbit

The Lionhead Rabbit has a lion-like mane with an upright body type and short ears. They are considered to be a fancy breed. Lionhead rabbits were first bred in Belgium and later became popular in the United States in 1990s.

Lionhead Rabbits have a lot of hair that should be brushed at least once a week. They grow a thicker coat in the winter and shed during the spring. Some have a single mane and others have a double mane. They are generally well-mannered, friendly and easy to train. Their diet mainly consists of hay.

Lionhead Rabbits have a shoulder height of 5”-6.5” (12.7-16.5 cm), body length between 8”-10” (20.3-25.4 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 2.5-3.5 lb (1.1-1.6 kg). The ears of a Lionhead Rabbit are 2”-3” (5-7.6 cm) in length. The typical lifespan of a Lionhead Rabbit is 7-9 years in captivity.

Series of dimensioned side elevation illustrations of the Lionhead Rabbit
The Lionhead Rabbit has a lion-like mane with an upright body type and short ears. They are considered to be a fancy breed. Lionhead rabbits were first bred in Belgium and later became popular in the United States in 1990s.

Lionhead Rabbits have a shoulder height of 5”-6.5” (12.7-16.5 cm), body length between 8”-10” (20.3-25.4 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 2.5-3.5 lb (1.1-1.6 kg). The ears of a Lionhead Rabbit are 2”-3” (5-7.6 cm) in length. The typical lifespan of a Lionhead Rabbit is 7-9 years in captivity.

Series of dimensioned side elevation illustrations of the Lionhead Rabbit
Lionhead Rabbit
Height:
5”-6.5” | 12.7-16.5 cm
Width:
Length:
8”-10” | 20.3-25.4 cm
Depth:
Weight:
2.5-3.5 lb | 1.1-1.6 kg
Area:
Ear Length
2”-3” | 5-7.6 cm
Scientific Name
Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus
Lifespan
7-9 years (captivity)

Drawings include:

Lionhead Rabbit side elevation (standing), front (standing)

Details & Downloads

Downloads

2D Downloads

3D Downloads

Yellow-Bellied Marmot
Dimensioned size comparison illustration of the Yellow-Bellied Marmot compared to an average person

The Yellow-Bellied Marmot, also called the whistle pig or rock chuck, is a medium-sized rodent that uses the rocky areas of Canada and the western United States for safety and burrowing. Scientifically identified as Marmota flaviventris, the Yellow-Bellied Marmot gets its name from the yellow fur that can be found on its belly. The rest of its coat consists of brown fur with white spots and patches around its eyes.

The Yellow-Bellied Marmot typically lives in colonies consisting of up to twenty individuals, all of which spend their time residing in their burrows situated on hills or cliffsides. The significant time spent in burrows is also due to hibernation.

Yellow-Bellied Marmots have a height of 9.4”-13.4” (24-34 cm), body length between 18.5”-27.5” (47-70 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 3.5-11 lb (1.6-5 kg). The tail length of a Yellow-Bellied Marmot is 5.1”-8.7” (13-22 cm). Yellow-Bellied Marmots have a typical lifespan of 12-15 years in the wild and up to 21 years in captivity.

Series of scaled elevation illustrations of the Yellow-Bellied Marmot in assorted postures
The Yellow-Bellied Marmot, also called the whistle pig or rock chuck, is a medium-sized rodent that uses the rocky areas of Canada and the western United States for safety and burrowing. Scientifically identified as Marmota flaviventris, the Yellow-Bellied Marmot gets its name from its yellow fur.

Yellow-Bellied Marmots have a height of 9.4”-13.4” (24-34 cm), body length between 18.5”-27.5” (47-70 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 3.5-11 lb (1.6-5 kg). The tail length of a Yellow-Bellied Marmot is 5.1”-8.7” (13-22 cm). Yellow-Bellied Marmots have a typical lifespan of 12-15 years in the wild and up to 21 years in captivity.

Series of scaled elevation illustrations of the Yellow-Bellied Marmot in assorted postures
Yellow-Bellied Marmot
Height:
9.4”-13.4” | 24-34 cm
Width:
Length:
18.5”-27.5” | 47-70 cm
Depth:
Weight:
3.5-11 lb | 1.6-5 kg
Area:
Tail Length
5.1”-8.7” | 13-22 cm
Scientific Name
Marmota flaviventris
Lifespan
12-15 years (wild); up to 21 years (captivity)

Drawings include:

Yellow-Bellied Marmot side elevation (standing), front (standing), side (upright)

Details & Downloads

Downloads

2D Downloads

3D Downloads

Muskrat

The Muskrat, or Ondatra zibethicus, is a rodent of medium size native to North America. It typically inhabits wetlands and marshes, marking its territory with musk-- a strong scented secretion from the glands. The Muskrat makes for an excellent swimmer (even swimming backwards), and to aid itself in this, is equipped with a long, flat tail covered in scales which leaves a trail on the ground when on land.

As the name suggests, the Muskrat resembles that of a large rat, with thick brown-black fur, small facial features, and tiny front feet for digging.

Muskrats have a height of 4.5”-6.7” (11.5-17 cm), body length between 10”-15” (25-38 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 1.5-4.5 lb (.7-2 kg). The tail length of a Muskrat is 7”-11” (18-28 cm). Muskrats have a typical lifespan of 2-4 years in the wild and up to 10 years in captivity.

Set of dimensioned elevation drawings of the Muskrat
The Muskrat is a rodent of medium size native to North America. It typically inhabits wetlands and marshes, marking its territory with musk-- a strong scented secretion from the glands. The Muskrat makes for an excellent swimmer and is aided by its flat scale-covered tail.

Muskrats have a height of 4.5”-6.7” (11.5-17 cm), body length between 10”-15” (25-38 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 1.5-4.5 lb (.7-2 kg). The tail length of a Muskrat is 7”-11” (18-28 cm). Muskrats have a typical lifespan of 2-4 years in the wild and up to 10 years in captivity.

Set of dimensioned elevation drawings of the Muskrat
Muskrat
Height:
4.5”-6.7” | 11.5-17 cm
Width:
Length:
10”-15” | 25-38 cm
Depth:
Weight:
1.5-4.5 lb | .7-2 kg
Area:
Tail Length
7”-11” | 18-28 cm
Scientific Name
Ondatra zibethicus
Lifespan
2-4 years (wild); up to 10 years (captivity)

Drawings include:

Muskrat side elevation (standing), side (sitting)

Details & Downloads

Downloads

2D Downloads

3D Downloads

Related Animals Collections
Animals