Strange and odd looking animal

Four-toed Jerboa looking at the camera

When I first saw a picture of this animal I assumed it was a fake. I mean come on! A kangaroo Rabbit Rat? Really looks like something made up. But I did a little looking around, and found that it was a real animal. It’s called a Four-toed Jerboa. It lives in deserts and salt marshes throughout Norther Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

Four-toed JerboaFour-toed Jerboa jumping

Take a look at the video below to see it in action. It actually looks like it would make a great pet. Way better than a hamster.

Via Neatorama: Four-Toed Jerboa

  1. Hi! Great blog-I enjoyed your articles but found the Kangaroo Rat really interesting! COOOOL!

    • Paige
    • November 2nd, 2007

    Love, love love the Jerboa!

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