Lesser Egyptian Jerboa

Jaculus jaculus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Dipodidae

About

The lesser jerboa is a small rodent of Africa and the Middle East. Its diet consists mainly of seeds and grasses.

Fun Fact

Lesser Egyptian jerboas have hind legs five times longer than their front legs and can leap over 1 metre vertically from a standing start — proportionally one of the highest jumps of any mammal.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Sandy deserts

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

3-6 years

Threats

Water Extraction
Off-Road Vehicles

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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