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Are rats native to America

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Kangaroo rats are native of what country?

Kangaroo rats are native to North America. Kangaroo rats are placental mammals, and quite different to rat-kangaroos, which are marsupials that are native to Australia. Kangaroo rats can be found in the arid and semi-arid areas of North America, specifically, Canada, the United States and Mexico, as long as there is some grass or other vegetation.


Is a rat American?

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Kangaroo rats may be named for an Australian animal but they are not native to Australia - where are they from?

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Do red pandas eat kangaroo rats?

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Do rats live in deserts?

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How did kangaroo rats adapted to the desert?

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Why do kangaroo rats live in the desert?

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