kangaroo rat (Meaning)
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kangaroo rat (n)
any of various leaping rodents of desert regions of North America and Mexico; largest members of the family Heteromyidae
any of several rabbit-sized ratlike Australian kangaroos
Synonyms & Antonyms of kangaroo rat
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kangaroo rat Sentence Examples
- The kangaroo rat is a small, nocturnal rodent found in North America.
- Kangaroo rats have long, powerful legs that allow them to jump great distances.
- Kangaroo rats have long tails that they use for balance.
- Kangaroo rats have large, round ears that help them hear predators.
- Kangaroo rats have soft, gray or tan fur that helps them camouflage in their environment.
- Kangaroo rats are omnivores, but they primarily eat seeds and insects.
- Kangaroo rats store food in their cheek pouches for later.
- Kangaroo rats live in burrows that they dig with their strong claws.
- Kangaroo rats are social animals that live in small colonies.
- Kangaroo rats are important members of the desert ecosystem.
FAQs About the word kangaroo rat
any of various leaping rodents of desert regions of North America and Mexico; largest members of the family Heteromyidae, any of several rabbit-sized ratlike Au
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The kangaroo rat is a small, nocturnal rodent found in North America.
Kangaroo rats have long, powerful legs that allow them to jump great distances.
Kangaroo rats have long tails that they use for balance.
Kangaroo rats have large, round ears that help them hear predators.
