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Arizona Sonoran News

Arizona Sonoran News

Student Newswire of The University of Arizona School of Journalism

Arizona Sonoran News

The scientifically named Neotoma albigula is more commonly known as the white-throated wood rat. It nibbles away, blissfully unaware of his impending fate. Photo courtesy of Kris Brown, Mr. Pack Rat.

In the desert, a rat by any other name is still … well, it’s probably a packrat

Alexis Wright September 22, 2016

By ALEXIS WRIGHT Arizona Sonora News Service Don’t be fooled by the white-throated wood rat with its big, brown eyes, petite round ears and fluffy snout. This seemingly innocent ball of fuzz...

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