https://www.pitara.com/tags/kangaroo-rat/Recent content in Kangaroo Rat on Pitara Kids NetworkHugoen-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 21:46:31 +0530https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/what-is-a-kangaroo-rat/Mon, 17 Jun 2002 14:37:03 +0000https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/what-is-a-kangaroo-rat/<p>It looks like a small kangaroo for its hind legs are longer than its fore legs. And it uses its tail to balance itself. In fact, unlike other rats it does not run on all four legs but jumps around from bush to bush in search of food – like a kangaroo. And that&rsquo;s why it is called the kangaroo rat.</p> <p>It has another unique feature. Unlike most animals, the kangaroo rat does not need to drink water.</p>