Meet the Kangaroo Rat

Clip: Season 40 Episode 5 | 2m 15s | Video has closed captioning.

At the base of the dunes, this kangaroo rat is just beginning his day. This nocturnal rodent hops like a kangaroo and has the appearance of a rat, but he is neither.

Aired: 11/17/21

Rating: NR

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