Jerboa - Wikipedia
WEBJerboas (/ dʒɜːrˈboʊə / ⓘ) are hopping desert rodents found throughout North Africa and Asia, [1] and are members of the family Dipodidae. They tend to live in hot deserts. [1] When chased, jerboas can run at up to 24 km/h (15 mph). [1] . Some species are preyed on by little owls (Athene noctua) in central Asia.
15 Joyful Jerboa Facts - Fact Animal
WEBMar 17, 2021 · Jerboas are a group containing 33 species of jumping rodents found in Northern Africa, eastern Europe, and Asia. They are primarily members of the family Dipodidae. They are well known for their quirky kangaroo-like appearance, with long back legs and tails, and tiny forearms.
Jerboa | Small, Jumping Rodent of Deserts & Grasslands
WEBJerboa, any of 33 species of long-tailed leaping rodents well adapted to the deserts and steppes of eastern Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. Jerboas are mouselike, with bodies ranging from 5 to 15 cm (2 to 5.9 inches) in length and long tails of 7 to 25 cm. Certain traits are highly variable.
The Fascinating Jerboa: A Look at This Unique Rodent
WEBSep 14, 2023 · The jerboa is a small rodent that belongs to the family Dipodidae. It is primarily found in the deserts of Asia and North Africa. Known for its long hind legs and large ears, the jerboa has developed unique adaptations that …
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Jerboa, description, habitat and life cycle - DesertUSA
WEBA nocturnal animal that spends most of its daylight hours sequestered beneath the surface of the ground, the jerboa has kept much of its behavior secret. It is, however, best known for its leaping ability, which it uses to escape predators.
Jerboa - A-Z Animals
WEBMay 27, 2024 · The jerboa is a small, hopping rodent that lives in the deserts of Northern Africa and Asia. Jerboas are very cute and have exceptionally long ears, tails, and hind feet that cause them to look like a caricature instead of a real animal.
The Long-eared, Hopping Jerboa Is the Desert's Cutest Resident
WEBBut a jerboa is a small, nocturnal rodent, with a pig-like snout, a long tail like a Dr. Seuss character and inexpressibly delicate hind legs and stumpy little arms like Tyrannosaurus rex — its arms are so short they can't reach the top of its head.