Home > Animals > Mammals > Heteromyidae > Desert Kangaroo Rat
Kangaroo Rat - Emerging from hole in sand. Habitat is sandy waste areas, sand dunes, sometimes hard packed soil - Spends days in deep burrows in the sand which it plugs to maintain stable temperature
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Ardea
Kangaroo Rat - Emerging from hole in sand. Habitat is sandy waste areas, sand dunes, sometimes hard packed soil - Spends days in deep burrows in the sand which it plugs to maintain stable temperature
CAN-2434
Kangaroo Rat - Emerging from hole in sand
Arizona, USA
Dipodomys spp.
John Cancalosi
Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way.
Ardea are an independent specialist photographic library supplying high quality images of wildlife, pets and the environment
Media ID 1301191
© Ardea - All Rights Reserved
Deserts Emerging Hole Holes In Hole Rats At Nest
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Mammals
> Heteromyidae
> Desert Kangaroo Rat
> Animals
> Mammals
> Potoroidae
> Desert Rat Kangaroo
Sand, Sun, and Secret Hideaways - The Kangaroo Rat's Desert Retreat!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print by John Cancalosi, we catch a glimpse of the elusive CAN-2434, also known as the Kangaroo Rat. This tiny mammal has found its perfect oasis in the sandy waste areas of Arizona's desert landscape. As we peer into its world through the lens, we witness an extraordinary sight – our little friend emerging from a hole in the sand. With its adorable whiskers twitching and beady eyes shining with curiosity, it seems to say, "Hello there! Welcome to my humble abode". But don't let its cute appearance fool you; this rat is no ordinary rodent. It spends days deep within intricate burrows that it plugs meticulously to maintain stable temperature and humidity levels. Talk about being a master architect! And just when you think one escape hatch would suffice for such a resourceful creature, think again! Our furry friend has extra holes strategically placed throughout its domain for quick getaways whenever danger lurks nearby. So next time you find yourself strolling through Arizona's breathtaking deserts, keep your eyes peeled for these incredible creatures who have mastered both survival and style. Who knew that beneath those seemingly endless dunes lies a bustling metropolis of kangaroo rats?
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
