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kangaroo rat

/ˌkæŋɡəˈruː ræt/

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/ˌkæŋɡəˈruː ræt/B2formalscientific
  • ruМаленький ночной грызун, обитающий в Северной Америке, известный своими длинными задними лапами и способностью прыгать, как кенгуру, приспособленный к пустынной среде.

A small nocturnal rodent native to North America, known for its long hind legs and ability to hop like a kangaroo, adapted to desert environments.

  1. Small desert rodentB2formalamerican

    A small, bipedal rodent of the genus Dipodomys, native to North America, known for its long hind legs and ability to survive without drinking water.

    ruМаленький пустынный грызун

    • The kangaroo rat can jump up to nine feet to escape predators.
    • Kangaroo rats get all the moisture they need from the seeds they eat.
    • Biologists study kangaroo rats to understand desert adaptation.