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China: Greedy Hamster Tries to Swallow Oversized Snack in Sichuan

On December 15, 2023, in Sichuan, a pet owner captured a hilarious yet shocking moment as their golden hamster tried to swallow a tube-shaped snack nearly bigger than its body. The hamster pushed the food deeper and deeper into its cheek pouches until most of it disappeared. Alarmed, the owner quickly pulled it out, but the hamster still looked eager to continue eating, its cheeks bulging comically. Chinese viewers laughed at the greedy rodent’s determination, joking that “this hamster clearly doesn’t know its limits.

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China: Mouse Forced Out by Water Trick in Hubei

On June 23, 2025, in Hubei, central China, a man used an unusual method to catch a mouse hiding in a dorm drain. He poured bottles of water into the pipe until a small soaked mouse crawled out, shivering. The man quickly grabbed it by the ears as it wriggled in panic. He explained that the dorm door had been left open, allowing the rodent to sneak in and hide. Chinese viewers praised his persistence — and bravery.

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Several capybaras forage along the riverside in Sao Paulo

A capybara forages along the riverside in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 24, 2025. Capybara, the world's largest rodent, grows over 1 meter long as an adult. Despite its size, capybara is remarkably easygoing. Photo by Xu Yongzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Several capybaras forage along the riverside in Sao Paulo

A capybara rests on the bank of the Pinheiros river in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 24, 2025. Capybara, the world's largest rodent, grows over 1 meter long as an adult. Despite its size, capybara is remarkably easygoing. Photo by Xu Yongzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Several capybaras forage along the riverside in Sao Paulo

Capybaras forage along the riverside in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 24, 2025. Capybara, the world's largest rodent, grows over 1 meter long as an adult. Despite its size, capybara is remarkably easygoing. Photo by Xu Yongzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Several capybaras forage along the riverside in Sao Paulo

A capybara forages along the riverside in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 24, 2025. Capybara, the world's largest rodent, grows over 1 meter long as an adult. Despite its size, capybara is remarkably easygoing. Photo by Xu Yongzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Several capybaras forage along the riverside in Sao Paulo

A capybara forages along the riverside in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 24, 2025. Capybara, the world's largest rodent, grows over 1 meter long as an adult. Despite its size, capybara is remarkably easygoing. Photo by Xu Yongzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Several capybaras forage along the riverside in Sao Paulo

A capybara forages along the riverside in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 24, 2025. Capybara, the world's largest rodent, grows over 1 meter long as an adult. Despite its size, capybara is remarkably easygoing. Photo by Xu Yongzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Several capybaras forage along the riverside in Sao Paulo

Several capybaras forage along the riverside in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 24, 2025. Capybara, the world's largest rodent, grows over 1 meter long as an adult. Despite its size, capybara is remarkably easygoing. Photo by Xu Yongzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bubonic plague case reported in Mongolian capital

STORY: Bubonic plague case reported in Mongolian capital DATELINE: Aug. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:35 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of marmots on grasslands in Mongolia STORYLINE: One case of bubonic plague was confirmed in Mongolia's capital on Tuesday, according to the country's National Center for Zoonotic Diseases (NCZD). The infected man ate marmot meat last week, the NCZD said, adding that he and five others in close contact with him are now being isolated and treated. While hunting marmots is illegal in Mongolia, many Mongolians regard the rodent as a delicacy and ignore the law. Of all the 21 Mongolian provinces, 17 are still at risk of the bubonic plague, the center said, urging the public not to hunt marmots or eat marmot meat. The bubonic plague is a bacterial disease that is spread by fleas living on wild rodents such as marmots and can kill an adult in less than 24 hours if not treated in time, according to the World Health Organization. Xinhua News Age

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Urban Animal Album

OSAKA, Japan - A capybara relaxes under a hot-water drip at Nagasaki Bio Park, a zoo and botanical garden in Nagasaki Prefecture, on Dec. 18, 2013. The rodent native to the Amazon river basin dislikes cold weather and likes to soak in the open-air bath built at the park for exclusive use by the animal in winter.

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Urban Animal Album

OSAKA, Japan - A nutria eats grass near a river in the city of Osaka on Jan. 12, 2014. Having thick brown fur and orange front teeth, the large rodent originally from South America was imported to Japan before World War II for fur but later became feral and now inhabits parts of western Japan. Many local governments designate it as a destructive animal because of damage it causes to agricultural crops.

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Capybara triplets

FUKUOKA, Japan - Fubuki, a 4-year-old capybara, feeds her litter at Uminonakamichi Seaside Park in the city of Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on April 22, 2013. The three babies of the Latin American-originated rodent were born on April 14, 2013.

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Capybara triplets

FUKUOKA, Japan - Fubuki, a 4-year-old capybara, is pictured with her litter at Uminonakamichi Seaside Park in the city of Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on April 22, 2013. The three babies of the Latin American-originated rodent were born on April 14, 2013.

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Mongolian environmental inspectors seize 827 dead marmots this year

STORY: Mongolian environmental inspectors seize 827 dead marmots this year DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of marmots in Mongolia STORYLINE: Mongolian environmental inspectors have seized a total of 827 dead marmots so far this year, which could have spread the bubonic plague, the country's National Center for Zoonotic Diseases (NCZD) said Tuesday. The marmots have been found in vehicles heading to the capital city of Ulan Bator, according to the NCZD. Hunting marmots is illegal in Mongolia. But many regard the rodent as a delicacy and ignore the law. Since the beginning of this year, six suspected cases of bubonic plague have been reported across Mongolia. One infected people has recently died, and more than 40 people in close contact with the deceased person are under quarantine. The bubonic plague is a bacterial disease spread by fleas living on wild rodents such as marmots and can kill an adult within 24 hours if the diseas

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G-Force (2009)

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The Tale Of Despereaux (2008)

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Over The Hedge (2006)

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