Ord’s Kangaroo Rat

Distinguished by its large hind feet and long tail. Coat is buff above, white below.

Additional information

Common Name

Ord’s Kangaroo Rat

Comments

Capable of leaping 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) in a single bound. Active year-round, it feeds on the seeds of mesquite, sunflowers and other plants.

Scientific Name

Dipodomys ordii

Habitat

Open areas with sandy soils.

Size

To 11 in. (28 cm)