Merriam's kangaroo rat, Dipodomys merriami, is a species of rodent in the family Heteromyidae. The species name commemorates Clinton Hart Merriam.
Read more about Merriam's Kangaroo Rat: Range, Physical Description, Habitat, Behavior, Reproduction, Diet, Predators, Conservation Status
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