Kangaroo rats are small, mostly nocturnal rodents of the genus Dipodomys, native to arid areas of western North America. Their common name comes from their bipedal, hopping form, which resembles the much larger kangaroo, though kangaroo rats and kangaroos developed this hopping mode of locomotion entirely independently, as have several other rodent lineages.
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System (Realm) Living or Extinct Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceBig hind legs, small front legs, relatively large heads, tail longer than head and body 1 Comparison
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1. Kangaroo rat (Wikipedia)
Kangaroo rat, Introduction
Kangaroo rats, small mostly nocturnal rodents of genus Dipodomys
Kangaroo rat, Description
Kangaroo rats are four- or five-toed heteromyid rodents with big hind legs, small front legs, and relatively large heads.
Section: Food and foraging
Kangaroo rats are primarily seed eaters
In Biome: Desert, Range and habitat
In contrast, banner-tailed kangaroo rats have more specific habitat requirements for desert grasslands with scattered shrubs; this species is also more threatened because of the decline in these grasslands.
In Biome: Grassland, Range and habitat
In contrast, banner-tailed kangaroo rats have more specific habitat requirements for desert grasslands with scattered shrubs; this species is also more threatened because of the decline in these grasslands.
View the Source2. Wikipedia: Kangaroo rat
IntroductionQuote, Introduction
Kangaroo rats, small mostly nocturnal rodents of genus Dipodomys, are native to arid areas of western North America.
3. UNEP-WCMC Species+ database (CITES Secretariat): Species+: Mammalia
UNEP-WCMC Species+ database (CITES Secretariat)Species+ taxon_concepts, id 34Quote, Species+ taxon_concepts, id 34
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Wikidata: Kangaroo Rat
Wikidata Q120094, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source UNEP-WCMC Species+ database (CITES Secretariat): Species+: Dipodomys
UNEP-WCMC Species+ database (CITES Secretariat)Species+ taxon_concepts, id 2334Quote, Species+ taxon_concepts, id 2334
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Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of LifeChild Taxon Of: RodentiaView the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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