Is There a Kangaroo Rat

The giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) is the largest of more than 20 species in the genus Dipodomys, which is in the family Heteromyidae. This family includes kangaroo rats, kangaroo mice, and pocket mice. Their name is based on the fact that they are adapted for two-footed (bipedal) hopping like a kangaroo.

Is a kangaroo rat real?

kangaroo rat, (genus Dipodomys), any of 22 species of bipedal North American desert rodents with a tufted tail.

Where can I find kangaroo rats?

Kangaroo rats inhabit a variety of desert niches. These can include open desert scrub, open grasslands, washes, sandy soils or creosote flats.

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