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) |
