The Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rat is named for the striking white tip on its long, tufted tail. It builds large, multi-chambered mound burrows that can be a foot high and several feet across and are used by many generations over decades. Its powerful bipedal leaps and highly sensitive hearing allow it to evade rattlesnakes with remarkable effectiveness.
Best time to see a Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rat
The best time to see a Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rat is June–September, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 78 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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