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kan·ga·roo rat
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Princeton's WordNet
kangaroo rat, desert rat, Dipodomys phillipsiinoun
any of various leaping rodents of desert regions of North America and Mexico; largest members of the family Heteromyidae
rat kangaroo, kangaroo ratnoun
any of several rabbit-sized ratlike Australian kangaroos
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kangaroo ratnoun
(Zool.) An Australian mammal of the genus Notomys.
kangaroo ratnoun
(Zool.) a small ratlike Australian kangaroo of the genus Potorous, also called the potoroo.
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kangaroo ratnoun
Any of many different species of rodent that moves about by hopping.
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kangaroo rat
A kangaroo rat is a small rodent species native to arid areas of North America. It is known for its long hind legs, which it uses to hop around like a kangaroo - hence its name. Kangaroo rats have adapted to their dry environments through special physiological characteristics which allow them to survive without ever drinking water, as they extract the needed moisture from the seeds and plants they consume. They typically have fur-covered tails and bodies ranging from light brown to dark gray. Their hopping ability also helps them escape predators effectively.
Wikidata
Kangaroo rat
Kangaroo rats, genus Dipodomys, are small rodents native to North America. The common name derives from their bipedal form. They hop in a manner similar to the much larger kangaroo, although they are not related.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of kangaroo rat in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of kangaroo rat in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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