Endangered Species

Kangaroo Rats are an endangered species in Western Canada. The main threat to them is agriculture, habitat degradation, and fragmentation. They are commonly found in the desert regions in U.S.A. and Mexico. Since their bodies are used to warm weather, only about 10% survive the Canadian winters which is one reason they are endangered. The Kangaroo Rat can live in captivity for up to seven years, but only a few survive more than a couple years in the wild. They are 50 to 96 grams and can reproduce one or two times a year.