A jerboa's tail can actually be longer than their head and body combined!
The jerboa is a mix of a mouse and a kangaroo.
They can leap several feet because of their unique leg build.
They live in deserts and steppes.
Jerboas weigh 0.8 to 1.3 ounces.
Jerboas don’t drink need to water. The plants and insects they eat give them the hydration they need.
They can survive extreme temperature fluctuations. (below freezing and over 130*F)
There are approximately 33 species of jerboas.
Jerboas only grow to be two to six inches long.
