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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 only found in New Zealand and Australia?
No. Some species of wallabies, which are smaller members of the kangaroo family, have been introduced to New Zealand.
Kangaroos are native to Australia alone - no other continent or island. Tree kangaroos can be found in New Guinea as well as in the far northern rainforests of Australia, but that is the only variety found anywhere else apart from Australia.
How did the desert kangaroo rat get its name?
it's a rat that lives in the desert and jumps, it's kinda self explanitory
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
