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Desert Jerboa — Passage and Quiz

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The Desert Jerboa is a small rodent that thrives in the desert environment. It has long back legs that enable it to jump high and far, resembling a tiny kangaroo. The jerboa uses its long tail for balance and has large ears that help it hear well and regulate body temperature. It feeds on plants and insects and is nocturnal, coming out at night to avoid the extreme heat. During the day, it stays in burrows to stay cool. The Desert Jerboa's unique adaptations make it a fascinating creature of the desert.

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Written by:Neha Goel Tripathi

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Desert Jerboa

The Desert Jerboa is a small rodent that lives in the desert. It has long back legs that help it jump high and far. This helps it escape from predators. The Jerboa has a long tail that it uses to balance when it jumps. It eats seeds and insects. The Jerboa is nocturnal, meaning it is active at night. During the day, it hides in burrows to stay cool and safe from the heat.