The dark kangaroo mouse (Microdipodops megacephalus) is a species of rodent in the family Heteromyidae. It is found in California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon...

"kangaroo mouse" refers to the species' extraordinary jumping ability, as well as its habit of bipedal locomotion. The two species are: Dark kangaroo mouse...

which are used for storing food. The coloration of kangaroo rats varies from cinnamon buff to dark gray, depending on the species. There is also some...

The pale kangaroo mouse or Soda Spring Valley kangaroo mouse (Microdipodops pallidus) is a species of rodent in the family Heteromyidae. It is endemic...

Microdipodops pallidus Dark kangaroo mouse, Microdipodops megacephalus Subfamily Perognathinae — pocket mice Genus Perognathus White-eared pocket mouse, Perognathus...

Narrow-faced kangaroo rat, Dipodomys venustus Genus Microdipodops — kangaroo mice Pale kangaroo mouse, Microdipodops pallidus Dark kangaroo mouse, Microdipodops...

Coyote (Canis latrans) Crawford's gray shrew (Notiosorex crawfordi) Dark kangaroo mouse (Microdipodops megacephalus) Desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis...

Ord's kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ordii) is a kangaroo rat native to western North America, specifically the Great Plains and the Great Basin, with its range...

The giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens) is an endangered species of heteromyid rodent endemic to California. The giant kangaroo rat, is the largest...

be a dark cinnamon-tan shade, extending everywhere but the face, which features darker facial markings. During the molting season for the kangaroo rat...