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Kangaroo Rat

Kangaroo Rat
The kangaroo rat gets its name from its extremely long hind legs, which it uses to hop. Kangaroo rats live in colonies in dry regions of North America, emerging from their burrows at night to forage for food.
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Comparative Anatomy; Kangaroo Rat
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