Other rodents

Question 1

Common name for Dipodomys sp?

Answer 1

Kangaroo rat

Question 2

To what area are Dipodomys native?

Answer 2

North america and norther mexico. NM, AZ, TX, CA

Question 3

Unique features of Kangaroo rat

Answer 3

tail longer than body, travel by jumping, external fur-line cheek pouches,

Question 4

Common research use for Dipodomys

Answer 4

-renal physiology, behavior, water conservation (rarely drink water)

Question 5

T or F. Kangaroo rats do best if pair or group housed

Answer 5

False. They can be very aggressive towards each other, need a lot of space to pair them.

Question 6

T or F. Kangaroo rats require dust bath, similar to Chinchilla

Answer 6

True, otherwise they may develop sores not he body and fur may become matted/oily

Question 7

T or F. Like many rodent species, the kangaroo rat may break off the tail, if grasped by it.

Answer 7

T

Question 8

What 2 genera represent the pocket gophers

Answer 8

Geomys and Thomomys