What is the Kangaroic rat?

Kangaroo Rat is a small, night rodent found in western and southwestern deserts of the United States. It resembles a chipmunk, except that it has a long, thin tail. His name comes from his ability to jump to his hind legs and with a tail to balance. These night animals mainly eat seeds and drink small water. Each rat occupies a single day that is one of their defense against predators.

The average size of the rodent is usually less than 12 inches (30 cm), including the length of the tail, and weighs less than 6 ounces (170 grams). The rats coat is gold or light brown and its marking differs from species to species. It has a relatively short lifetime, rarely over five years. Like most rodents, they can whistle, growl and make sound. One of the miracles of Rat Klogaroo is that they can survive without pilivoda. They get all the water they need from the seeds they consume. The body of the Klogaroo rat is very effective in food processing and uses very little water in the removal of waste. Also, no pants sweatOta.

Kangaroo rats are raking creations. Every day it is occupied by only one rat, which usually has an area of ​​about 0.50 hectares (0.2 hectares). DENS can be quite extensive, due to the size of the rat, with a depth of up to 4.5 feet (1.4 meters) underground and six to 12 entrances.

Rats spend all day in a hot, damp lair and come out at night when it is cooler. The seeds collect and eat at night and often bring seeds back to their lair. They can store seeds in the pouch in the mouth.

woman Kangaroo rats gestate about one month before giving birth. They have up to three litters per year, usually with two puppies, alley can have up to seven. At the age of three to four weeks, the puppies are shut down. In 12 to 13 weeks, the rats Klogaroo are sexually mature.

There are a number of predators who prey to rats Klogaroo. Not only larger ground mammals such as coyotes, Bobcats and dachshunds, but also snakes and owls. Kangaroo rat hasFew defense, except her burrow, which can be attacked and its ability to jump. Kangaroo rat is usually able to avoid its predators.

In some areas, Kangaroo rats is a pest. They are not at risk and their numbers are considered abundant. Like many rodents, the rat Klogaroo can have fleas and convert them to people.