There are eleven species of mice and rats in Arches National Park, but perhaps none better adapted to desert life than the kangaroo rat. This rodent, which gets its name because it hops around on its hind legs like a kangaroo, lives in a complex burrow system underneath the loose desert ...
But we were on a different mission. After a bite to eat, we headed off, travelling south west, paralleling the summit skyline of Kangaroo Ridge on the 2050 metre contour. What followed was an outstanding alpine walk. Our route had us crossing alpine meadows and ducking in and out of fiel...
Animal life in the Grand Canyon area today, however, is varied andabundant. Common mammals are the many varieties of squirrels, coyotes, foxes, deer, badgers, bobcats, rabbits, chipmunks, and kangaroo rats. In addition, the canyon region is home to a great many bird species, including raptor...
Animal life is varied, although nocturnal habits conceal many of the animals from visitors to the valley. Rabbits and several types of rodents, including antelope ground squirrels, kangaroo rats, and desert wood rats, are present and are the prey of coyotes, kit foxes, and bobcats. The largest...
Plants and animals are scarce and consist of species that can withstand the high degree of aridity and heat. Natural vegetation includes tamarisks and various types of acacia. Wild animals include wild cats, wolves, hyenas, foxes, mongooses, and kangaroo rats (jerboas). Get Unlimited Access Tr...
Plants and animals are scarce and consist of species that can withstand the high degree of aridity and heat. Natural vegetation includes tamarisks and various types of acacia. Wild animals include wild cats, wolves, hyenas, foxes, mongooses, and kangaroo rats (jerboas). ...