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Kangaroo Rats
Kangaroo Rats are small rodents native to western North America. Despite being a four legged animal, the kangaroo rat hops on its hind legs, in a movement similar to that of the kangaroo. However, the two animals are not related.
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Are kangaroo rats a carnivore?
No. Kangaroo rats are mainly granivores as they primarily eat seeds of plants. However, they do eat some vegetation, as well as insects and invertebrates, so they can be considered to be omnivores.
They live in North America and are completely different to rat kangaroos, being not even remotely related to kangaroos of Australia.
How are kangaroo rats and camels similar?
Kangaroo rats and camels are both mammals which are specially adapted to live in the desert and in arid areas.
What is is a kangaroo rat's food chain?
the kangaroo rats can eat the great white shark if they are very hungry or they could eat cats and dogs or that is what my friend told me.or people
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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.
Describe an ecosystem where giant kangaroo rats can be found?
Kangaroo rats are found in desert ecosystems
Does the giant kangaroo rat cause problems?
not all the time. most of the time they stay away from people
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.
Kangaroo rats are members of the rodent family, not marsupials like kangaroos. They do not have pouches, and they do not live in Australia. Kangaroo rats are found in North America, and inhabit deserts and semi-arid grasslands. They do not need to drink water, obtaining most of their moisture needs from the seeds they eat. The Australian equivalent of kangaroo rats are known as native hopping mice, but they are not at all related either.
Where do Ord's Kangaroo Rats live?
The Ord's Kangaroo Rat is found in western North America. It is found around through the region of the Great Plains and the Great Basin, from the southern border of Canada down to central Mexico.
How much of the total water gain does the kangaroo rat get from metabolic water?
Total water weight gain from metabolic water for the kangaroo rat is normally double its bodyweight. The rat doubles in size, registers as a democrat, and is then able to vote in the next election.
They prey on unsuspecting seeds and grains. They are stealthy and rarely miss their prey. If you are a seed or a grain, you will rue the day you encounter this viciously effective predator
In which part of Australia is the desert kangaroo rat found?
It isn't. Kangaroo rats are native to North America. They are rodents, not marsupials like the Australian rat-kangaroo. 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.
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 the kangaroo rats food chain?
a kangaroo rat eats seeds and badgers owls and foxes will eat kangaroo rats
Does the circulatory and excretory systems help the kangaroo rat survive in the desert?
yes. the adaptations of the excretory system of the kangaroo rat mean that it is better suited to survive in the desert. mainly in that the kangaroo rat retains the water and passes out dry feces and highly concentrated urine, as it tries to retain the water it has.
Which has a smaller body surface area a polar bear or kangaroo rat?
A kangaroo rat has a smaller body surface area compared to a polar bear. This is primarily due to its small size and adaptations for desert life, which minimize water loss. In contrast, polar bears are much larger animals, with a greater body surface area necessary for their size and habitat in cold environments. The differences in body surface area reflect the distinct ecological needs and adaptations of each species.
