Animals of The USA | Desert Kangaroo Rat | Dipodomys deserti
A desert rodent adapted to survive without drinking free water. Stores seeds in underground caches.
Size
3 to 6 ounces
Range
Southwest US
CA | NV | AZ | UT
Diet
Herbivore | seeds | desert plants
Behavior
Nocturnal | powerful jumper | burrower
Related Topics
Ord Kangaroo Rat | Coyote | Desert Cottontail | American Badger | Bobcat
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