Condition
Dead
Animal
Merriam's Kangaroo Rat
Identification Confidence
100% certain
Observation Date / Time
Flattened, four toes on hind feet, large portion of tail missing, acceptable condition for identification. Sparse vegetation dominated by Larrea tridentata (Creosote), Atriplex hymenelytra (Desert holly), and Erigonum inflatum (Desert trumpet). Weather: 0% cloud cover, 0-2 mph winds, 46 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observer
S Holt
Travel Frequency
weekly
Estimated Time Since Impact
definitely less than 12 hours
Roadway Speed Limit
65 mph
Road Type
state / rural highway
Location Description
CA HWY 190Eastbound lane; 0.1 miles after Mile Marker 127.50 heading east; ~13 inches from the white lane markings.