2. • The Jerboa is a birch
(jumping) mice. This
rodents have hind
legs longer than front
legs. They have long
silky fur and tufted
tails.
3. • Jerboas are
nocturnal, they spend
the day in burrows.
Most jerboas are
known to eat plants.
Some species eat
beetles and other
insects they come
across, but they can`t
eat hard seeds. They
don’t store food.
4. • Jerboas always move
around their environment
the same way a kangaroo
does - hopping. The
Jerboa has a keen sense
of smell and excellent
hearing. Their average
lifespan is two to three
years. Also, they are shy
and elusive.
5. • Tushkanchik can hop up to three meters when
being chased by a predator.
6. • These are solitary animals, but
sometimes they will form small
colonies made up of several individual
burrows.
7. • These beautiful creatures are listed as
threatened species, so if you go to the
steppe zone in our country, don't miss the
chance to see that unique animal!
