Dusky-footed Woodrat
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Dusky-footed Woodrat
Neotoma fuscipes
The Dusky-footed Woodrat is a small, furry animal with big ears and a long tail. They build cozy nests from sticks and leaves, often in rocky areas or bushes.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Dusky-footed Woodrat has soft, brownish-gray fur on its back, transitioning to a lighter grey or white belly. It features large, dark eyes, prominent ears, and distinctive dark feet, contrasting with a long, well-furred tail.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderRodentiaFamilyCricetidaeGenusNeotoma
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Baby woodrats are born helpless, but they grow up quickly inside their cozy stick nests.
Each woodrat builds its own home, sometimes reaching the size of a small car!
They often collect shiny objects, like bottle caps, to decorate their elaborate stick homes!
Woodrats create latrines in their middens, keeping their living areas very clean!
Special abilities
Ability
Night Navigator
Dusky-footed Woodrat has large eyes and sensitive whiskers that help it find its way and avoid predators in the dark.
Ability
Stick Fortress Builder
Dusky-footed Woodrat can construct massive, multi-chambered nests from sticks and debris, protecting it from danger.
Ability
Dry Food Forager
Dusky-footed Woodrat can get most of its water from the plants it eats, rarely needing to drink extra water.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 31-48 cm
- Weight
- 0.15-0.3 kg
- Lifespan
- 2-3 years
- Top Speed
- 15 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1-4
- Gestation
- 30-38 days
Diet & Feeding
Eats leaves, seeds, fruits, and fungi, getting most water from its plant-rich food.
Primary Foods
- Oak Leaves
- Acorns
- Seeds
- Fungi
- Berries
- Twigs
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Great Horned Owl
Bubo virginianus
Owls are common predators that hunt woodrats at night.
eaten by
Coyote
Canis latrans
Coyotes frequently prey on woodrats as a food source.
eaten by
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Rattlesnakes hunt woodrats inside their middens or nearby.
depends on
Coast Live Oak
Quercus agrifolia
Woodrats eat its leaves and acorns, and build nests in it.
shelters
Ponderosa Pine
Pinus ponderosa
Woodrats often build their protective stick middens at its base.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Burrowing
Burrowing animals dig tunnels and chambers in the ground, using these subterranean structures for shelter, hunting, or breeding.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
If you see a woodrat, watch quietly from a distance. They are shy and like to be left alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Dusky-footed Woodrat?
31-48 cm
How much does Dusky-footed Woodrat weigh?
0.15-0.3 kg
How long does Dusky-footed Woodrat live?
2-3 years
How fast can Dusky-footed Woodrat move?
15 km/h
What does Dusky-footed Woodrat eat?
Eats leaves, seeds, fruits, and fungi, getting most water from its plant-rich food.
Where is Dusky-footed Woodrat usually found?
Forests
How does Dusky-footed Woodrat hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Dusky-footed Woodrat usually have?
1-4
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