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it's a rat that lives in the desert and jumps, it's kinda self explanitory

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Q: How did the desert kangaroo rat get its name?
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What is the scientific name for rat kangaroos?

There are many different species of rat kangaroo, so the scientific name is different for each species. For example;The scientific name for the musky rat kangaroo, the smallest of all kangaroo species, is Hypsiprymnodon moschatus.The scientific name for the rufous rat-kangaroo is Aepyprymnus rufescens.The Desert rat kangaroo, or Buff-nosed rat kangaroo is Caloprymnus campestris.The Brush-tailed rat kangaroo is Bettongia penicillata.


Is a kangaroo rat a part of the desert?

The kangaroo rat, which is not at all related to kangaroos, is a desert-dwelling animal.


What rat lives in the desert?

The desert rat lives in desert . It is a animal like a kangaroo


Which desert animal does not drink water?

Desert Rat (Gerbil) Kangaroo Rat


How many legs does a desert kangaroo rat have?

The desert kangaroo rat (which is different from the rat-kangaroos of Australia) have two long, strong hind legs and two shorter forelegs.


Is the desert kangaroo rat nocturnal or diurnal?

Due to many predators that would eat it, the kangaroo rat in nocturnal.


Is the kangaroo rat common?

ummm it depends in the desert yes


Do you live in the desert?

No but my friend does she is a spoilt kangaroo rat lol


Where was the desert rat kangaroo located?

south Australia but are extinct.


What is the scientific name for the musky rat kangaroo?

The scientific name for the musky rat kangaroo, the smallest of all kangaroo species, is Hypsiprymnodon moschatus.


What is the common name for a kangaroo rat?

"Kangaroo Mouse"


What kind of animal is a Jerboa?

A desert rodent similar to the kangaroo rat.