The Mexican Woodrat is a cliff-dwelling pack rat of the mountain ranges of the American Southwest and Mexico, building its stick house in rocky ledges and talus slopes. It is active year-round, relying on cached plant material during cold months when fresh vegetation is scarce. Mexican woodrats are important prey for Great Horned Owls in rocky canyon habitats.
Habitat
Rocky canyons, cliff faces, and mountain forests
Diet
Juniper berries, pinon nuts, seeds, and cacti
How common
Uncommon
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