Dipodidae
Sign in to saveJerboas () are the members of the family Dipodidae. They are hopping desert rodents found throughout North Africa and Asia. They tend to live in hot deserts.
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Dipodidae is a family of small rodents called jerboas, which are known for their powerful hind legs that allow them to hop across deserts in North Africa and Asia. These animals are well-adapted to life in hot desert environments, where they have become a distinctive part of the local ecosystems.
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Taxonomy · GBIF
FAMILY
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassMammalia
- OrderRodentia
- FamilyDipodidae
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- Dipodoidea
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- Taxonomy
- Anatomy and body features
- Behavior
- Diet
- Communication and perception
- Reproduction
- Classification
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Jerboas () are the members of the family Dipodidae. They are hopping desert rodents found throughout North Africa and Asia. They tend to live in hot deserts.
When chased, jerboas can run at up to . Some species are preyed on by little owls (Athene noctua) in central Asia. Most species of jerboas have excellent hearing that they use to avoid becoming the prey of nocturnal predators. The typical lifespan of a jerboa is around 2–3 years.