The one that looks like a hamster but has a long tail is the bamboo rat. It is an animal of the genus Bamboo Rat. It is named after eating bamboo. It mainly feeds on bamboo, miscanthus, plant stems, etc. Named because it likes to eat bamboo, it is a small to medium-sized species with a body length between 16 and 23 centimeters, but some species, such as the giant bamboo rat, can reach a length of 45 centimeters. The tail of the bamboo rat is 6 to 7 centimeters, and the fur color on its back is brownish gray.
The bamboo rat has a mole-shaped body and a stout appearance like a zokor. It is cylindrical in shape. The head is blunt and round, the snout is large, the eyes are small, and the ears are hidden in the coat. The tail is evenly covered with long, soft and sparse hairs, and the skin is visible through perspective. The front legs are smaller and have shorter claws, but are strong and suitable for digging. The 2nd and 3rd finger claws are almost equal.
