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kangaroo rat

/ˌkæŋɡəˈruː ræt/

Traducción: Pequeño roedor nocturno de Norteamérica, conocido por sus largas patas traseras y su capacidad para saltar como un canguro, adaptado a ambientes desérticos.

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/ˌkæŋɡəˈruː ræt/B2formalscientific
  • esPequeño roedor nocturno de Norteamérica, conocido por sus largas patas traseras y su capacidad para saltar como un canguro, adaptado a ambientes desérticos.

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.

    esRata canguro

    • 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.