Dipodomyinae
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| Dipodomyinae Fossil range: Late Miocene - Recent |
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 Kangaroo rat
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The subfamily Dipodomyinae contains two genera:
- Dipodomys - kangaroo rats
- Microdipodops - kangaroo mice
Members of the Dipodomyinae, as implied by both their common and scientific names, are bipedal; they also jump exceptionally well. Kangaroo rats and mice are native to the desert ecosystems of the Southwestern United States, are generally herbivorous foragers, and dig and live in burrows.
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