Jerboa a hopping rodent that lives in the desert.

in jerboa •  7 years ago 

"The jerboa forms the bulk of the membership of the family Dipodidae. Jerboas are hopping desert rodents found throughout Northern Africa and Asia east to northern China and Manchuria. They tend to live in hot deserts.: Wikipedia

Lifespan: 2 – 3 years
Mass: Baluchistan pygmy jerboa: 3.8 g
Phylum: Chordata
Speed: 24 km/h (Maximum, Running)
Length: Baluchistan pygmy jerboa: 4.4 cm
Gestation period: 25 – 35 days

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