Question

jumping rats
1 the interesting kangaroo rat has big hind feet. the hind feet have four toes. with these large hind feet, the kangaroo rat can jump as far as nine feet. this helps the rat avoid becoming someones meal. its tail is longer than its body. this helps the rat keep its balance during a long jump.
2 kangaroo rats live in several desert habitats. they live in dry washes, sandy soils, and in brushy areas. they live in burrows underground. they are very nocturnal. this means they come out only when it is very dark outside.
3 unfortunately for the kangaroo rat, it has many predators. it is a delicious meal to foxes, owls, snakes, bobcats, badgers, coyotes, and even dogs.
4 the kangaroo rat eats grasses and cactus. it does not need to live near water. it gets all the water it needs from what it eats. the kangaroo rat does not sweat like other animals. this helps conserve its limited moisture.
5 the kangaroo rat has pouches. the pouches are not like the kangaroos of australia. the kangaroo rats pouches are on the outside of its cheeks. it uses these pouches to carry extra food back to its den. it stores the extra food in its den for times when food is scarce.

1. explain how the kangaroo rat is like the kangaroo of australia.

explain how it is different from the kangaroo of australia.

Explanation:

• Similarity: Both have adaptations for jumping. The kangaroo rat has big hind feet for jumping (as mentioned in the text: "With these large hind feet, the kangaroo rat can jump as far as nine feet"), and kangaroos are well - known for their powerful hind - leg - driven jumps.
• Difference: Kangaroo rat pouches are on the outside of its cheeks (text: "The kangaroo rat's pouches are on the outside of its cheeks. It uses these pouches to carry extra food back to its den"), while kangaroo pouches are on their abdomen to carry joeys.

Answer:

• Similarity: Both have physical adaptations (big hind - related structures) that aid in jumping.
• Difference: Kangaroo rat has cheek pouches for carrying food, while kangaroo has abdominal pouches for carrying young.