Cave Woodrat
![An Allegheny woodrat in its nest](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/7%20woodrats.png?itok=MKRC30Bu)
Detailed Description
The nest of an Allegheny woodrat, Neotoma magister. They are known for their propensity to build nests/dens, which has earned them the moniker 'packrats' in the west. This habit also naturally makes them part time residents of Mammoth Cave. Photo courtesy of Kendall Wheeler; photographer Rick Olson/NPS.
Sources/Usage
Photo courtesy of Kendall Wheeler; photographer Rick Olson/NPS