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Bushy-tailed Woodrat
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Bushy-tailed Woodrat
Neotoma cinerea
The Bushy-tailed Woodrat is a small, furry animal with a long, bushy tail. They love to build nests out of sticks and leaves and are great at climbing trees!
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Bushy-tailed Woodrat has soft, gray to brownish fur with a paler belly. Its most distinctive feature is its long, bushy tail, similar to a squirrel's but often flatter, which sets it apart from other rats.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderRodentiaFamilyCricetidaeGenusNeotoma
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Bushy-tailed Woodrats rarely drink water; they get all they need from the plants they eat.
Their middens can be used by scientists to study past climates for hundreds of years!
These amazing climbers can scale cliffs and trees with incredible agility to find food or shelter.
They use different types of plants to scent-mark their territory and communicate with other woodrats.
Special abilities
Ability
Midden Builder
Bushy-tailed Woodrats can construct massive stick houses called middens that protect them from predators and extreme weather.
Ability
Hoarder Supreme
Bushy-tailed Woodrats have an instinct to collect shiny, unusual objects, which they bring back to their dens for unknown reasons.
Ability
Night Vision Ace
Bushy-tailed Woodrats have large eyes that help them navigate and find food in the dark, making them expert nocturnal explorers.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 28-46 cm
- Weight
- 0.2-0.6 kg
- Lifespan
- 3-5 years
- Top Speed
- 15 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1-4
- Gestation
- 27-38 days
Diet & Feeding
These woodrats are herbivores, munching on leaves, twigs, berries, and seeds from various plants.
Primary Foods
- leaves
- twigs
- berries
- seeds
- fungi
- cactus pads
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Great Horned Owl
Bubo virginianus
A primary nocturnal predator of woodrats.
eats
Coyote
Canis latrans
Coyotes hunt woodrats in various habitats.
depends on
Ponderosa Pine
Pinus ponderosa
Woodrats feed on needles and seeds, and use its twigs for middens.
eats
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Rattlesnakes may prey on young or adult woodrats.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Tool Use
This trait describes organisms that manipulate external objects to achieve a specific goal.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Packrat
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Do not try to catch or touch wild animals. It's best to observe them from a distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Bushy-tailed Woodrat?
28-46 cm
How much does Bushy-tailed Woodrat weigh?
0.2-0.6 kg
How long does Bushy-tailed Woodrat live?
3-5 years
How fast can Bushy-tailed Woodrat move?
15 km/h
What does Bushy-tailed Woodrat eat?
These woodrats are herbivores, munching on leaves, twigs, berries, and seeds from various plants.
Where is Bushy-tailed Woodrat usually found?
Forests
How does Bushy-tailed Woodrat hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Bushy-tailed Woodrat usually have?
1-4
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