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Desert pocket mouse

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Desert pocket mouse

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Also known as Chaetodipus penicillatus

species of mammal

Species

Least Concern

Desert pocket mice have exceedingly long renal papillae which function to concentrate the urine and results in a reduction of water loss (Biota Information System of New Mexico, 2000).

via IUCN

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