the giant kangaroo rat became endangered in the 1980s.
the giant kangaroo rat became endangered in the 1980s.
when did the giant kangaroo rat become endangered?
in the 1980s
this species was declared endangered on both the federal and california state levels in the 1980s. it inhabits less than a mere 2% of its original range and can now be found only in isolated areas west of the san joaquin valley, including the carrizo plain, the elkhorn plain, and the kettleman hills. the giant kangaroo rat, like many other rodent species, lost much of its habitat as the central valley fell under agricultural use. much information still needs to be obtained regarding their basic biology and compatibility with various land uses before clear directives can be made. besides some projects currently underway in the carrizo plain national monument, studies need to be conducted on populations whose range overlaps with private lands. recovery of the giant kangaroo rat can be achieved when the three largest populations in eastern kern county, carrizo plain natural area, and the panoche region along with the populations in the kettleman hills, san juan creek valley and cuyama valley are protected and managed appropriately.
giant kangaroo rat
bullet::::- "dipodomys elator" (texas kangaroo rat)









































bullet::::- "dipodomys elephantinus" (big-eared kangaroo rat)









































bullet::::- "dipodomys gravipes" (san quintin kangaroo rat)









































bullet::::- "dipodomys heermanni" (heerman's kangaroo rat)









































bullet::::- "dipodomys ingens" (giant kangaroo rat)









































bullet::::- "dipodomys merriami" (merriam's kangaroo rat)









































bullet::::- "dipodomys microps" (chisel-toothed kangaroo rat)









































bullet::::- "dipodomys nelsoni" (nelson's kangaroo rat)









































bullet::::- "dipodomys nitratoides" (fresno kangaroo rat)









































bullet::::- "dipodomys ordii" (ord's kangaroo rat)









































bullet::::- "dipodomys panamintinus" (panamint kangaroo rat)









































bullet::::- "dipodomys phillipsii" (phillips's kangaroo rat)









































bullet::::- "dipodomys simulans" (dulzura kangaroo rat)









































bullet::::- "dipodomys spectabilis" (banner-tailed kangaroo rat)









































bullet::::- "dipodomys stephensi" (stephens's kangaroo rat)









































bullet::::- "dipodomys venustus" (narrow-faced kangaroo rat)









































section::::see also.
kangaroo rat