A Kangaroo desert rat lives in a large den with wide openings leading into them. It is a very cute critter that resembles a mini-kangaroo, but is only as large as a mouse. It has hair that is buff in color at the top, and white at the bottom. The tail of the desert rat has a white turf at the end. This animal has adapted its body by getting water from the food it consumes. It also has a cheek pouch in which it is able to store food for weeks while looking for shelter. The desert or kangaroo rat is not an endangered species.
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