kangaroo rats

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Definition of kangaroo rats in English English dictionary: plural form of kangaroo rat; dipodomys
kangaroo rat: Any of many different species of rodent that moves about by hopping
kangaroo rat: any of various leaping rodents of desert regions of North America and Mexico; largest members of the family Heteromyidae
kangaroo rat: Any of various long-tailed rodents of the genus Dipodomys of arid areas of western North America, with long hind legs adapted for jumping. Any of about 25 species (genus Dipodomys, family Heteromyidae) of rodents that leap about on their hind legs; found in dry regions of North America. They have large heads, large eyes, short forelimbs, long hind limbs, and fur-lined external cheek pouches that open alongside the mouth. They are 4-6.5 in. (10-16 cm) long without the long tail, which usually ends in a furry tuft. They are pale buff to brown above and white below, with a white stripe on each hip. They forage by night for seeds, leaves, and other vegetation, carrying food in their cheek pouches to store in their burrows, but seldom drink water

kangaroo rats

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kan·ga·roo rats

känggıru räts

/ˌkaɴɢgərˈo͞o ˈrats/ /ˌkæŋɡɜrˈuː ˈræts/

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