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Kangaroo rats, genus Dipodomys, hops like a kangaroo, though it is not related.
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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.
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"
Why did they name the kangaroo rat the kangaroo rat?
Their hind legs are oversized to allow them to jump longer distances. It gives them somewhat of a kangaroo appearance.
What is another name for the kangaroo rat starting with the letter p?
There seems to be some confusion with this question.The kangaroo rat should not be confused with the rat-kangaroos of Australia. Some potoroos are known as rat-kangaroos.There does not seem to be another name for the kangaroo rat starting with the letter 'p'.
What is a baby kangaroo mouse called?
a pouch potato.
Is the kangaroo rat endangered?
yes the kangaroo rat is endangered
Is the kangaroo rat of North America a pouched mammal?
No. The kangaroo rat is not a pouched mammal, or marsupial. The kangaroo rat is completely unrelated to the marsupil known as the kangaroo; nor is it related to the rat-kangaroo, the smaller species of kngaroos.
How tall is the smallest rat kangaroo?
The smallest rat-kangaroo is the Musky rat-kangaroo, which measures from 15 - 27 cm in length.
What is the body covering of a kangaroo rat?
A kangaroo rat has a body covering of fur.
What color is a kangaroo rat?
A kangaroo rat is brown, black and can sometimes be white.
When was Musky rat-kangaroo created?
Musky rat-kangaroo was created in 1876.
