Kangaroo Rat sub-species on list for California Endangered Species Act
As the sun drops in the Mojave desert the ground can come alive with native creatures who spend most of their daytime hours underground. One of the most charismatic and iconic of these dwellers is the kangaroo rat - a small rodent with large back feet and a long tail. They are unique to the Mojave and have adapted to the arid environment by living off seeds, and getting nearly all the moisture they require from that diet alone. They are also excellent listeners as they can detect the silent…
