Rodents: This is an order of mammals characterized by two continuously growing incisors in both its upper and lower jaws which must be kept short by gnawing.
Insectivores: These are animals whose diet consists mainly of insects. Some small mammals like shrews fall into this category.
Biodiversity:This refers to the variety of life found in a particular habitat or ecosystem. Small mammals contribute significantly to biodiversity due to their varied species and roles in the ecosystem.