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.  View our FAQ for more information.

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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. 

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests must be received at least seven days before the event if you wish to receive a credit or refund. Please note that ABF may cancel a program due to low attendance. If ABF cancels a program, we will issue a full credit or refund.