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The Desert-Rat Kangaroo was killed off primarily by red fox predation. This species was officially declared extinct in 1994 after being recovered from extinction in 1931.
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What animal was the animal for 2008 in china?
2008 was the year of the rat!!The Chinese animal for 2008 is a rat
Do asians eat rat?
hell no
When and where did rat torture begin?
Rat torture began in 1984 in room 101 located in the ministry love which is situated in an unknown location in Ocenia.
What was a sewer in medieval time?
No, they had wells.
Who was nicknamed the Swamp Rat?
Francis Marion
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.
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.
What needs to be done prevent the desert kangaroo rats?
I'm not sure what you mean by "prevent." Desert rat-kangaroos are extinct.
What companies helped the desert rat kangaroo?
The Desert rat-kangaroo is now listed national as "Extinct". No companies at the time prior to its extinction recognised the need to preserve this animal, so no companies helped it.
What is the difference between a desert rat and a rat?
A desert rat is a gerbil. A rat, is a rat. Also, desert rats live in the desert in Egypt.
Why did the desert rat-kangaroo become extinct?
It is believed that habitat alteration by humans and predation by introduced cats and foxes caused the extinction of the desert rat-kangaroo. However, it is uncertain whether or not the desert rat kangaroo is truly extinct. It was only discovered in 1843, but disappeared again just as quickly. It was rediscovered briefly in 1931 by Hedley Herbert Finlayson, Curator of Mammals at the South Australian Museum, but has not been seen again since. Some scientists believe that it is a very elusive creature which could still exist in the remote desert.
Are rat-kangaroos potoroos and bettongs solitary or social?
The various species of rat-kangaroos, bettings and potoroos tend to be solitary creatures, unlike wallabies and the larger kangaroos, which travel in mobs.
Can a rat live in the desert?
Yes a rat can live in the desert..
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
Why is the kangaroo in danger of extinction?
Currently, the kangaroo as a species is in no danger of extinction. There is an extremely healthy population of kangaroos throughout Australia. However, there are many smaller species of kangaroo, which are kangaroos in name only, and not in stature, appearance or even diet. Some of these smaller endangered kangaroos, most of which are actually wallabies, include the quokka, bettong, potoroo, tree-kangaroo, rufous-rat kangaroo (not to be confused with kangaroo rats), most species of rock wallaby and other wallabies such as the bridle nailtail wallaby. As for the reasons for their endangerment, in most cases it is the introduction of non-native predators such as foxes, feral cats and wild dogs which pose the biggest threat.
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.
