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How many legs does a rat-kangaroo have?
A rat-kangaroo has two large hind legs, and two much smaller forepaws.
What is a Rodent with kangaroo legs?
a 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.
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.
Do gerbils jumb?
Yes. One of their nicknames I is kangaroo rat because they have long back legs quick can help them jump high.
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.
What does the musky rat kangaroo move like?
The musky rat-kangaroo, though tiny, is still a kangaroo and a macropod. It has long hind feet and the distinct strong tendons in its hind legs that cause it to move with a hopping motion.
What can you infer about kangaroo rat from the fact that it thrives in the desert?
it must be very large
What can you infer about the kangaroo rat from the fact that thrives in the desert?
it must be very large
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.
What are the characteristics of a Kangaroo Rat?
Kangaroo rats are rodents. They 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). Kangaroo rats are not even remotely related to kangaroos, or rat-kangaroos of Australia.
