Merriam's Kangaroo Rat vs Ord's Kangaroo Rat
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Merriam's Kangaroo Rat
0.08 m
Human
1.75 m
Ord's Kangaroo Rat
0.28 m
| Merriam's Kangaroo Rat | Ord's Kangaroo Rat | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 35–48 g | 35–65 g |
| Length | 23–30 cm | 22–28 cm |
| Height | 6–8 cm | – |
| Top Speed | 10 km/h | 15 km/h |
| Lifespan | 2–5 yrs | 2–5 yrs |
| Gestation | 28 days | 30 days |
| Offspring | 1–5 | 1–6 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Desert, Grassland, Rocky Cliffs | Desert, Grassland, Savanna |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Family | Heteromyidae | Heteromyidae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |