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.