KANGAROO RAT 



white which is continuous with white of underparts; tail 

 marked by four sharply distinct stripes, a blackish dorsal and 

 a blackish ventral stripe, and two white lateral stripes; 



Fig. 63. • Kangaroo Rat 



a white ring at base of tail; a dark brownish tuft on end of 

 tail; feet white; blackish stripe on plantar surface. 

 Underparts. — pure white. 



Fig. 64. 



Head of Kangaroo Rat to show external cheek- 

 pockets 



Immature pelage very much like that of adults, but grayer 

 above and lacking some of the bright color tones. 



Measurements. — Sexes of equal size. Total length, 11.7 

 inches; tail vertebrae, 7.2 inches; hind foot, 1.7 inches. 



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