Rodents are the most diverse and abundant mammalian group in the Republic of Moldova, successfully inhabiting environments from dense woodlands to open agricultural landscapes. As a primary prey species, they serve an essential ecological function by supporting local populations of raptors and terrestrial carnivores. 

These large-bodied herbivores are found throughout Moldova's protected reserves and expansive forest tracts. Iconic species like the Roe Deer, Red Deer, and Wild Boar are not only central to the country's biodiversity but also act as ecosystem engineers that shape the structure of the natural vegetation.