Burgess Animals


  • Piney, Pine Mouse

    Piney, Pine Mouse

    The Piney Mouse is actually one of many in the species of Vole, just like Danny the Meadow Mouse. What is a Vole? Find out a little about him here: Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! There is…


  • Danny, Meadow Mouse

    Danny, Meadow Mouse

    The Meadow Mouse is actually one of many in the species of Vole. What is a Vole? Find out a little about him here: Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! There is even more to learn about the…


  • Whitefoot, Wood Mouse

    Whitefoot, Wood Mouse

    The Wood Mouse is native to North America and stretches from Canada down through the United States. Find out a little about him here: Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! There is even more to learn about the…


  • Nimbleheels, Jumping Mouse

    Nimbleheels, Jumping Mouse

    Does a Jumping Mouse actually jump? You bet! Check out the long back legs they have and some more information about these interesting mice: Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! There is even more to learn about the…


  • Longfoot, Kangaroo Rat

    Longfoot, Kangaroo Rat

    Kangaroo Rats? Do they have pouches? They do, but not for their babies. They have pouches in their cheeks for the seeds that they eat. Check out more information about these interesting rats: Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these…


  • Trader, Wood Rat

    Trader, Wood Rat

    Trader is a Wood Rat, which is often referred to as a Pack Rat. Why is that? Read until the very end and you’ll also find a video link to watch to figure out what cool characteristics Wood Rats have! Check out the information below to find out more: Here are some answers, but there…


  • Little Robber, Cotton Rat

    Little Robber, Cotton Rat

    You’ll notice that Little Robber, the Cotton Rat, is in a different family from Robber, the Brown Rat, as you look at our animal cards. Why is that? Read until the very end to find out why this Burgess Animal is in a different family! Check out the information below to find out more: Here…


  • Robber, Brown Rat

    Robber, Brown Rat

    Find out why Thornton W. Burgess doesn’t have a lot of good to say about Robber. Check out the information below to find out more: Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! Here’s a few more facts about them:…


  • Jerry, Muskrat

    Jerry, Muskrat

    How do you tell the difference between a muskrat and a beaver? Check out the information below to find out more about this amazing animal. Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! Here’s a few more facts about them:…


  • Paddy, North American Beaver

    Paddy, North American Beaver

    What’s with Paddy’s big tail? Check out the information below to find out more about this amazing animal. Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! Here’s a few more facts about them: Until next time, keep engineering! <3 Kate…