Kangaroo Rats
Kangaroo
rats are a common species of rodent that inhabits the grassland and open scrublands of North America. They
are highly adapted to
their environment.
•They
are entirely nocturnal and only forage at night when temperatures are cooler.
•They
live and store food in complex
underground burrows.
•They
meet their daily energy requirements
with one load of seeds which
they gather in their fur
lined cheek pouch.