探検哺乳類

White-throated Woodrat

Neotoma albigula

The White-throated Woodrat is a small, furry animal with a white throat and big ears. They love to build nests out of twigs and leaves, making cozy homes in the wild.

生息地: Desert

外見

The White-throated Woodrat has soft, grayish-brown fur on its back, transitioning to a distinct white throat and belly. It possesses large, rounded ears and a moderately long, hairy but not bushy tail, making it distinct from many common house rats.

AnimaliaChordataMammaliaRodentiaCricetidaeNeotoma
White-throated Woodrat
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White-throated Woodrat

カテゴリ

哺乳類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

A white patch under their chin gives this desert rodent its name.

Some woodrat middens can be over 2,000 years old!

These amazing rats can actually digest toxic desert plants!

They keep a special "bathroom" area clean inside their stick homes.

特殊能力

能力

Cactus Conqueror

White-throated Woodrats can safely eat spiny cacti because they have special jaws and teeth that help them strip away spines.

能力

Fortress Builder

White-throated Woodrats construct large, complex nests called "middens" that protect them from predators and extreme weather.

能力

Water Saver

White-throated Woodrats can get all the water they need from the plants they eat, helping them survive in dry desert environments.

サイズと詳細

長さ
15-23 cm
体重
0.15-0.3 kg
寿命
2-3 年
Top Speed
18 km/h
一度の出産数
1-4
妊娠期間
30-33 日

食性と食事

A desert herbivore that mostly eats cactus, leaves, seeds, and fruits to stay hydrated.

主な食物

  • Cactus
  • Mesquite
  • Yucca
  • Seeds
  • Leaves

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Coyote

Canis latrans

Common predator hunting woodrats in desert environments.

eaten by

Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

Nocturnal raptor that preys on woodrats from above.

eats

Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntia engelmannii

A primary food source, providing both food and water.

eaten by

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

A snake that often hunts woodrats within their middens.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

If you see a woodrat, watch quietly from a distance. They are shy and prefer not to be disturbed.

よくある質問

White-throated Woodratの長さは何ですか?

15-23 cm

White-throated Woodratの体重は何ですか?

0.15-0.3 kg

White-throated Woodratの寿命は何ですか?

2-3 年

White-throated Woodratのtop Speedは何ですか?

18 km/h

White-throated Woodratは何を食べますか?

A desert herbivore that mostly eats cactus, leaves, seeds, and fruits to stay hydrated.

White-throated Woodratは通常どこに生息していますか?

Desert

White-throated Woodratはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

White-throated Woodratの一度の出産数は何ですか?

1-4

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