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Being small and vulnerable, there is little the kangaroo rat of North America can do to protect itself. Its main defence is its ability to leap high and quickly. It also has a very acute sense of hearing, sensitive enough to hear the approach of an owl.
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Why do kangaroo rats care for themselves?
coz their in love with their granni
Can you eat kangaroo rats?
are kangaroo rats edible
Do kangaroo rats have fur?
Yes; kangaroo rats do have fur.
Do kangaroo rats have a backbone?
Yes, kangaroo rats do have a backbone.
What eats kangaroo rats in Australia?
kangaroo
What is the kangaroo rats food chain?
a kangaroo rat eats seeds and badgers owls and foxes will eat kangaroo rats
Who eats kangaroo rats?
some coyotes eat kangaroo rats. the kind that live in the desserts.
Describe an ecosystem where giant kangaroo rats can be found?
Kangaroo rats are found in desert ecosystems
How many giant kangaroo rats are left in the world?
123000 left
Do kangaroo rats need water?
yes all living things need water even kangaroo rats.
Why do kangaroo rats live in the desert?
Yes. Kangaroo rats live in deserts. Kangaroo rats are native to North America. They are rodents, not marsupials like their Australian namesake. They 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. They dig burrows to shelter themselves from the heat of their environment.
Why are kangaroo rats called kangaroo rats?
Kangaroo rats are rodents. which are rat-like mammals with long tails and large feet like a miniature kangaroo. However, they are very much smaller than kangaroos, with Giant kangaroo rats having a body length of only 15cm (6 inches). Like their namesake, they can leap huge distances for their size because of their powerful back legs. Kangaroo rats are not even remotely related to kangaroos, or rat-kangaroos of Australia.
