Ord’s kangaroo rat — size comparison

Ord’s kangaroo rat inhabits dry western North America from sandy Canadian areas to Mexico. Sparse vegetation and open ground allow unobstructed hopping. At nigh

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Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Ord’s kangaroo rat

Dipodomys ordii

ok. 28,75 cmAdult male · zakres samców
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
55–96 g · ADWZakres źródłowy z kwalifikatorami, nie masa przypisana sylwetce
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Total lengthScale in cm
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Ord’s kangaroo ratTotal lengthapprox. 28.75 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Ord’s kangaroo rat — size comparison — facts and sources

Ord’s kangaroo rat inhabits dry western North America from sandy Canadian areas to Mexico. Sparse vegetation and open ground allow unobstructed hopping.

At night it collects seeds and carries them in fur-lined cheek pouches to underground stores. In summer it may also eat insects. Water obtained partly through food metabolism reduces its need to drink.

Usually solitary, it closes the burrow entrance by day to maintain better conditions inside. Encounters with neighbours can lead to fights using its powerful hindlegs.

nos → koniec ogona; ogon wliczony. Długość całkowita samców 210–365 mm; osobny zakres samic 208–360 mm. Koniec ogona ukryty pod sierścią i przebieg jego osi w ilustracji są przybliżone. Punkt to środek zakresu, a nie średnia populacji. Wysokość obrysu wynika z proporcji ilustracji; przód jest przybliżoną projekcją.

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