The Fascinating Natural History of Anza-Borrego’s Kangaroo Rats (Webinar), 20 August | Event in Borrego Springs, California

The Fascinating Natural History of Anza-Borrego’s Kangaroo Rats (Webinar)

Anza-Borrego Foundation

Highlights

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm

1 hour

Online event

Advertisement

Date & Location

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm (GMT+00:00)

Online event

587 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004-4000, United States, Borrego Springs, California

About the event

The Fascinating Natural History of Anza-Borrego’s Kangaroo Rats (Webinar)
Join us for a special webinar with San Diego Natural History Museum’s Mammologist, Scott Tremor!

This webinar will explore the fascinating natural history of the kangaroo rats inhabiting Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, focusing on their unique adaptations to arid environments, ecological roles, and species diversity.

Who Should Attend

Nature enthusiasts curious about desert wildlife

Students and educators interested in desert ecology and animal adaptations

Desert lovers eager to deepen their understanding of local species

Anyone fascinated by unique desert survival stories and nocturnal animals

What to Expect

A live presentation on the natural history of kangaroo rats including the Merriam’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys merriami) and the desert kangaroo rat (Dipodomys deserti)

Insights into their incredible desert survival strategies and unique adaptations and their powerful hindlimb locomotion

Discussion of the ecological importance of kangaroo rats as prey and seed dispersers

An overview of conservation concerns in a changing climate

Opportunity for Q&A with a knowledgeable presenter



Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Time: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.

Location: Online via Zoom. Instructions to access the webinar will be available upon registration and resent the week of the event.


Cost:

ABF Member: FREE

Non-Member: $10 (Or join as an ABF Member today for just $35 and attend this webinar for free!)

Student: $5

Cancellation requests must be received at least seven days before the event if you wish to receive a credit or refund.

REGISTER HERE: https://theabf.org/events/the-fascinating-natural-history-of-anza-borregos-kangaroo-rats-webinar/


Bio: Scott Tremor specializes in surveying for and identifying southern California mammals to the subspecies level. He holds permits to capture California Species of Special Concern as well as federally endangered species (Pacific pocket mouse, Stephens’ kangaroo rat, San Bernardino kangaroo rat). Scott is the principal author and editor of the San Diego County Mammal Atlas. His expertise with mammals, especially rare rodents, spans both Southern California and the Baja California Peninsula. This local experience and relationships with the experts in the region have helped bring this book to completion.


You may also like the following events from Anza-Borrego Foundation:

Also check out other Workshops in Brussels, Virtual events in Brussels.

interested
Stay in the loop for updates and never miss a thing. Are you interested?
Yes
No

Ticket Info

Tickets for The Fascinating Natural History of Anza-Borrego’s Kangaroo Rats (Webinar) can be booked here.

Advertisement

Event Tags

Nearby Hotels

Online event, 587 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004-4000, United States, Borrego Springs, California

Just a heads up!

We have gathered all the information for you in one convenient spot, but please keep in mind that these are subject to change. We do our best to keep everything updated, but something might be out of sync. For the latest updates, always check the official event details by clicking the "Find Tickets" button.

Reserve your spot

Host Details

Anza-Borrego Foundation

Anza-Borrego Foundation

Are you the host? Claim Event

Advertisement
The Fascinating Natural History of Anza-Borrego’s Kangaroo Rats (Webinar), 20 August | Event in Borrego Springs, California
The Fascinating Natural History of Anza-Borrego’s Kangaroo Rats (Webinar)
Wed, 20 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm