Condition
Dead
Animal
Desert Kangaroo Rat
Identification Confidence
somewhat confident
Observation Date / Time
Crushed and flattened into asphalt, extensive damage. Four toes, tail 146 mm. Sparse vegetation dominated by Atriplex hymenelytra (Desert holly), Larrea tridentata (Creosote), and Erigonum inflatum (Desert trumpet). Weather: 30% cloud cover, 0-1 mph winds, 114.8 degrees Fahrenheit. First observed at 0812 a.m. Stopped for identification and measurements at 1158 a.m.
Observer
S Holt
Travel Frequency
weekly
Estimated Time Since Impact
definitely less than 3 hours
Roadway Speed Limit
65 mph
Road Type
state / rural highway
Location Description
CA Hwy 190Westbound lane; near mile marker 117.60; ~8 inches from the yellow lane markings.