The San Quinton Kangaroo Rat (Endangered Species)

Arriba, Arriba as Speedy Gonzalez would say The San Quinton Kangaroo Rat is dying away Baja California is where they do reside On a little strip of land just 100 meters wide Due to agriculture and progress it’s sad to say All but nine-miles of their habitat was taken away Truly nocturnal they only come out at night Strongly territorial they’re ready to fight Once numbering in thousands now 30 are left How long can humanity go on being deft? They bathe in the dust so its sad but true In captivity they last just one day or two When they are threatened believe what I say Two-meters at a time they go hopping away They mainly eat seeds, fruits, insects and such Amazing kidneys allow them to not drink very much They rarely drink water because these words are true Their kidney’s are four-times as efficient as the kidney in you The odds they will rebound are far less then slim San Quinton Kangaroo Rats fate is looking rather grim Even if you don’t hold rats dear to your heart In the overall cycle of life they play their part Every species on earth fulfills some sort of need The San Quinton Kangaroo Rat regulates the diversity of seeds Plants, insects, ants, and birds need them to survive Without the San Quinton Kangaroo Rat they cannot thrive Arriba, Arriba as Speedy Gonzalez would say The San Quinton Kangaroo Rat is dying away Being one who spent years in San Quinton this endangered species caught my eye. Reminded me of the jail house mouse that would frequent my cell. An odd sort of connection I'll admit but rather interesting I reckon.