Giant Kangaroo Rat (IMAGE)

USDA Forest Service - Rocky Mountain Research Station

Giant Kangaroo Rat

Caption

A giant kangaroo rat, rescued and safely released by a permit-holder during a PG&E pipeline excavation project. Giant kangaroo rats are native to dry habitats in CA and adapted to short droughts, though multi-year droughts can cause populuations to plummet. Increased drought adds to conservation concerns for this endangered species.  

Credit

Ryan Donnelly

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