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Gobi Jerboa

The Gobi jerboa has many similarities to the kangaroo rat, however they both belong to different rodent families. You are able to find these cute creatures in the Gobi and Sahara deserts. While being nocturnal they are able to utilize their large eyes and ears to explore and sense around their environment. They will make burrows to escape the heat and evade predators. When they’re out, they forage for plants, seeds, and small insects.

Fun Facts • • • •

They can be as long as six inches Their tails are larger then both their head and body They can weigh less then an ounce They are able to live up to 6 years in the wild

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