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There are twenty-three species of kangaroo rats (genus Dipodomys) in North America. According to the IUCN, four species are classified as endangered:

D. ingens (Giant kangaroo rat) - endangered

D. insularis (San Jose Island kangaroo rat) - critically endangered

D. margaritae (Margarita Island kangaroo rat) - critically endangered

D. stephensi (Stephens' kangaroo rat) - endangered

In addition, the Texas kangaroo rat (D. elator) and the San Joaquin kangaroo rat (D. nitratoides) are listed as vulnerable, with decreasing populations.

Reference: IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2010.4.

Federal and state (particularly California) listings do differ from the IUCN Red List, particularly with regard to certain sub-species.
yes kangeroo rats are endangered

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Germaine Erdman

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