The giant kangaroo rat, is the largest of over 20 species of kangaroo rats, which are small members of the rodent family. It measures about 15 cm (5.9 in) in length, not including its long, …

The giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) is the largest of more than 20 species in the genus Dipodomys, which is in the family Heteromyidae. This family includes kangaroo rats, kangaroo …

Fossil giant kangaroo rats are known from late Pleistocene (38,000 years before present) brea deposits in an area still inhabited. Though they often emerge from their burrows in the twilight …

Giant kangaroo rats have relatively large back limbs and shorter forelimbs. Their heads are relatively large compared to their bodies. Their tail is longer than their body length. Like all …

The giant kangaroo rat (GKR; Dipodomys ingens) is an endangered species restricted to the San Joaquin Desert of California that has undergone a 97% reduction in its range over the past …

Basic facts about Giant Kangaroo Rat: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

Jul 25, 2025 · The giant kangaroo rat is an endangered species of heteromyid rodent endemic to California. They are primarily found in the San Joaquin Valley and adjacent valleys in …

Giant kangaroo rat is in the family Heteromyidae; 21 species are recognized in the genus Dipodomys. Giant kangaroo rat is the largest of all the kangaroo rats (U.S. Fish and Wildlife …

Found only in small parts of California’s San Joaquin Valley and nearby foothills, this endangered rodent is about twice the size of other kangaroo rat species.

Although some kangaroo rat species are common over large geographic areas, others have limited ranges, and some are endangered. Climate change will only make their future …