The key differences between a jerboa and a kangaroo rat are their classification, appearance, and burrowing and hibernation habits. Despite their small size, kangaroo rats are slightly larger than ...

Kangaroo rats live in five specific locations within California's Sierra Azul range, in addition to those living at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.

A group of albino kangaroos caused a stir Monday after being spotted at the Panorama Wildlife Sanctuary and Secret Gardens.

Texas kangaroo rat species is closer to being named an endangered species The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service first identified the unique rodent as needing protection more than 40 years ago.

Good news for two imperiled species found only in Southern California: Wildlife groups and local water agencies have reached an agreement to protect the habitats of the San Bernardino kangaroo rat ...

The Stephens’ kangaroo rat, a nocturnal rodent with populations in parts of Southern California, was reclassified this month from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act, fe… ...

The Panorama Garden Estate posted images of the white kangaroos to their Facebook page, where they quickly received hundreds of likes. A white kangaroo was spotted in Australia's Queensland area ...

Discovery of Santa Cruz kangaroo rat in Sierra Azul Preserve raises hopes for a unique and rare creature.

Rats and mice are both rodents, but how can you tell the difference? Learn about their size, their range, and notable characteristics.

In the wild, white kangaroos face numerous challenges from their vibrant coloring, conservation officer Brett McNamara told Guardian Australia in 2013 while discussing a 2-year-old white kangaroo ...

Scientists have been curious about how kangaroos evolved to hop with such efficiency. To investigate that, researchers turned to a sort of evolutionary second-cousin of the kangaroo, the musky rat ...

A white kangaroo was recently spotted lounging under a shady tree at Darling Downs Zoo in Queensland.Video recorded by Michelyn Zimmermann shows a white joey enjoying a nap in lush and flowery grass ...