The name and squat rodent shape are the source of the resemblance. This animal spends much of its time in burrows in moist areas of the Pacific Northwest. Its tail is very short, so a whole-body view makes the distinction easier.
The name and squat rodent shape are the source of the resemblance. This animal spends much of its time in burrows in moist areas of the Pacific Northwest. Its tail is very short, so a whole-body view makes the distinction easier.