MAMMAL MONDAY # 53

MAMMAL MONDAY #53

Today we’re going to Southwest America today to meet a teeny tiny mammal! So grab your gear and let’s head out to make a new friend!

MEET THE HISPID COTTON RAT!

   Range/Habitat: Southwest United States-North South America/ mountains,

grassy

    Diet: Omnivore: grub, plants

    Length/Weight: 5-8”/ 3 5/8- 8 oz

    Conservation Status: common

Fun Facts:

• Hispid Cotton Rats are active day and night
• They have stiff, coarse fur.
• Hispid Cotton Rats are solitary.
• They dig burrows.
• Hispid Cotton Rats make nests of grass and plants.
• They are excellent swimmers.

Hispid cotton rats are adorable little members of the rodent family. What do you think? Are you a rodent fan?