Definition: 1. The Craghoppers are a type of burrowing mammal native to North America. They have a flattened body with two pairs of long, thin legs and can burrow through mud or soft soil. 2. There are about 150 species of craghoppers in the United States, including the common, American, red-bellied, northern, southern, yellow, white, and gray craghopper. Craghoppers are found in a wide variety of habitats such as marshes, wetlands, grasslands, and forests. 3. Some species of craghoppers have a special diet that includes insects, but others feed on other organisms such as small mammals or plants. They also use their long legs to escape predators or find food. 4. Craghoppers are an important part of the ecosystem as they help to stabilize soil and prevent erosion by burying leaves and twigs in the ground. 5. Craghoppers have a unique sense of direction, which allows them to navigate through mud and other soft surfaces without assistance from their legs.

Craghoppers