Pocket Mouse (Perognathus or Chaetodipus)

Description

A pocket mouse on a large boulder showing its moves. Pocket mice are omnivores feeding on a variety of insects, greens, and seeds. They're highly adapted to the arid desert thanks to their specialized kidneys and knowledge in plugging their burrows to keep the temperature low and humidity inside.

Duration

10 seconds

Credit

NPS Photo/SNP

Date Created

01/01/2011

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