Giant Kangaroo Rat
GIANT KANGAROO RAT [GENUS DIPODOMYS] Luany Albarracin Leone Description and Ecology of Organism https://www.exploringnature.org/db/view/Kangaroo-Rat The Giant Kangaroo Rat is mainly distinguished from other rats due to its bipedal locomotion (hoping on two hind legs) - hence why it is called the Kangaroo Rat. Its physical attributes are also distinct- it's hind legs are very large and disproportionate, it has a large head but no neck and a long tail for balance while hoping. In addition, the Kangaroo Rat is special because it has fur lined pouches on either side of their mouths meant to help them store nuts and other foods while foraging - this is almost like a Kangaroo pouch that is used for hold food like squirrels do with nuts in their mouths. The Giant Kangaroo Rat can be distinguished from other Kangaroo Rats because it has five toes and is the largest in body mass. Kangaroo Rats are secondary carnivore consumers. They primarily eat seeds but can
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