Ord's Kangaroo Rat is the most widespread kangaroo rat in North America, with powerful hind legs and a long, tufted tail that enable it to leap up to six feet in a single bound to escape predators. Its kidneys are extraordinarily efficient, capable of producing urine five times more concentrated than humans, allowing it to survive without ever drinking water. Kangaroo rats produce most of their water metabolically from the seeds they eat.
Best time to see a Ord's Kangaroo Rat
The best time to see a Ord's Kangaroo Rat is April–August, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 444 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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