Writing Intermediate 1
September 11, 2014
THE KANGAROO RAT
The Kangaroo rat is found in North America, with a large percentage. First in the desert regions of southwestern United States and parts of Mexico. The region witch they live in is dependent on the species of rat. Second the Kangaroo Rats feed mostly on grass seeds, will also eat leaves, stems and sometimes fruit if available. They have pouches on the sides on their mouths that can be used for carrying food. Then they can be found in soft or sandy soil, grasslands, scrublands and creosote flats, they are either light brown or grey in color with a mostly white underbelly. They have small front legs and large hind legs with four toes. They have very long tails and large heads with small eyes and ears, Kangaroo rats bury their nose in their for in order to from a little space where moist air is trapped. This helps to reduce the amount of water loss during the respiration process when sleeping. They have extremely good hearing which also helps them avoid predators, especially the owl, which is almost completely silent when hunting, and they have pouches, only they are not used for carrying babies but rather for carrying food back to their burrows. Next, the Kangaroo rats approximate weight 1.25oz - 6.25oz. Approximate height of a Kangaroo Rat length can be from 10-13 inches. The Kangaroo Rats main defense against predators such as owls, weasels, snakes, foxes, badgers, and coyotes. In conclusion, the Kangaroo rats have individual chambers for eating, sleeping, and storing food, they are very sensitive to drastic changes in weather, and live in colons with anywhere from a handful of dens to hundreds depending on the amount of available food.
Emma,
ReplyDeleteNice paragraph and cute picture.