What is the primary lifestyle of the kangaroo rat?
The Baller Rat That Kicks Rattlesnakes in the Face

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Climbing trees to escape predators
Swimming in desert oases
Building burrows and foraging for seeds
Hunting small insects during the day
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How do kangaroo rats avoid detection by sidewinder rattlesnakes?
By lowering their body temperature
By climbing trees
By camouflaging with the sand
By hiding in water
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the main function of the kangaroo rat's large back legs?
To climb rocky surfaces
To swim across desert streams
To jump long distances quickly
To dig deeper burrows
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How do kangaroo rats use their inner ears in predator encounters?
To balance while jumping
To detect vibrations in the ground
To hear predator movements in darkness
To communicate with other rats
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the success rate of sidewinder rattlesnakes in capturing kangaroo rats?
1 in 10 strikes
1 in 50 strikes
1 in 5 strikes
1 in 23 strikes
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