Least Concern
Jerboa
Dipodidae
A tiny long-legged rodent adapted for hopping across deserts and semi-arid landscapes at night.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Desert
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
2–6 years depending on species
Size
Body length 5–15 cm; weight 10–300 g
Scientific Name
Dipodidae
About Jerboa
A tiny long-legged rodent adapted for hopping across deserts and semi-arid landscapes at night.
It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with desert habitats with a omnivore diet, with a lifespan of 2–6 years depending on species, a size of Body length 5–15 cm; weight 10–300 g, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Jerboas can leap many times their own body length, helping them escape predators and move across hot sand quickly.
Where Jerboa Lives
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Gobi fringe
, Mongolia
Kazakh semi-desert
, Kazakhstan