Discover the intriguing life of the White-tailed Wood Rat (*Neotoma albigula*), a medium-sized rodent thriving in the arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico. With its unique nesting behaviors, nocturnal habits, and diet consisting primarily of vegetation, this resilient creature plays a crucial role in its ecosystem as both prey and seed disperser. Learn more about its physical characteristics, behaviors, and the conservation challenges it faces in our latest blog post.