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wood rat: see pack rat pack rat, rodent of the genus Neotoma, of North and Central America, noted for its habit of collecting bright, shiny objects and leaving other objects, such as nuts or pebbles, in their place; also called trade rat or wood rat. ..... Click the link for more information. . wood rator pack ratAny of 22 species (genus Neotoma, family Cricetidae) of rodents that are nocturnal vegetarians of North and Central American deserts, forests, and mountains. Wood rats are buff, gray, or reddish brown, usually with white undersides and feet. They have large ears and are 9–19 in. (23–47 cm) long, including the 3–9-in. (8–24-cm) furry tail. The nest, up to 3 ft (1 m) across and usually built of twigs or cactus, is placed in a protected spot (e.g., under a rock ledge). Wood rats are sometimes called pack rats because they collect material to deposit in their dens. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The leaves might provide home fumigation, wood rat style, the researchers speculate. Shelter-site selection in the white-throated wood rat, Neotoma albigula. In addition to the sensitive plant species on the property, her group claims the area is also home to several environmentally sensitive animals, including the ashy rufous-crowned sparrow, the Cooper's hawk, the sharp-shinned hawk and the San Diego desert wood rat. |
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