User:Heyitsnayeli/Talk:Pack rat

Despite living through different stages of the earths development, we can assume the packrat has maintained similar ecological patterns. Depending on the particular specie, packrats can be found at various elevations. The only underlying requisites for their survival are presence of succulent plants, for the purpose of food and a sustainable shelter. The reason succulents are crucial is due to the fact that packrats receive their water from plants they consume.

Physical Appearance:

Packrats typically have wide eyes accompanied with long whiskers. They have large ears that extend outwards. In terms of size, they resemble Norway rats. They grow to be approximately 30 cm long, with their tails making up about 50% of their size. Long-haired pack rats specifically have tails that are adequately furry and are physically compared to the tails of short-haired squirrels. In general, pack rats backs are notably a hybrid hue of brown and grey, but their underbelly tends to be a lighter shade.