Wolfrat

Wolfrats (Oreippidae), sometimes known as oreippids, are a family of (mostly) herbivorous rodents native throughout North and South America. The group is named because several species resemble a cross between wolves and rats, despite being herbivorous. They can feed on grass, leaves, fruits, vegetables, roots, tubers, bulbs, aquatic plants, and even moss, but a few species are omnivorous and can feed on insects, smaller vertebrates, and carrion. Most species are solitary animals, while some species are social animals that can live in groups up to about 25 in a single group. The conservation status of all known species of wolfrats is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and their wide natural ranges.