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Heermann's Kangaroo Rat

Dipodomys heermanni

UncommonMammal
Illustration of Heermann's Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys heermanni)

Heermann's Kangaroo Rat is a large, five-toed kangaroo rat of California's chaparral and grassland foothills, found on both sides of the Central Valley. It inhabits sandy and gravelly soils where it can readily excavate its burrow system. Many subspecies have been described reflecting the fragmented, island-like populations across California's interior valleys.

Habitat
Chaparral, grasslands, and foothill scrublands of California
Diet
Seeds, especially grass seeds, stored in underground caches
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Heermann's Kangaroo Rat

The best time to see a Heermann's Kangaroo Rat is March–August, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 135 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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