Bushy Tailed Wood Rat. Se yukon and westernmost northwest territories, south through alaskan panhandle, british columbia and w alberta, canada; In w usa, from washington to w dakotas as far south as ec california, s nevada, n arizona, and nw new mexico.
Bushytailed Woodrat (Neotoma cinerea) Jewel Cave National Monument from home.nps.gov
It is immediately distinguished from the introduced norway and roof rats by its bushy tail. The bushy tailed woodrat ( neotoma cinera) is a species of rodent that lives in a vast amount of different habitats, ranging from boreal forests to hot, dry savannahs. Even though these cute, native rodents can live in a variety of environments, they prefer to live in rocky areas like the oregon caves.
The Bushy Tailed Woodrat ( Neotoma Cinera) Is A Species Of Rodent That Lives In A Vast Amount Of Different Habitats, Ranging From Boreal Forests To Hot, Dry Savannahs.
Se yukon and westernmost northwest territories, south through alaskan panhandle, british columbia and w alberta, canada; In w usa, from washington to w dakotas as far south as ec california, s nevada, n arizona, and nw new mexico. Its adult fur coat is long, soft, dense, usually grey on the back and with tawny brown sides.
Even Though These Cute, Native Rodents Can Live In A Variety Of Environments, They Prefer To Live In Rocky Areas Like The Oregon Caves.
It is immediately distinguished from the introduced norway and roof rats by its bushy tail.
