jerboa

A small, mouselike rodent known for its long hind legs and ability to jump, typically found in desert regions.

• 🇨🇳一种小型啮齿动物，外形似鼠，后腿很长，善于跳跃，多生活在沙漠地区。

1. Jumping rodent A2 formal

   A small, mouse-like rodent with long hind legs adapted for jumping, found in desert regions of Africa and Asia.

   • The jerboa uses its powerful hind legs to leap across the sand.
   • We spotted a jerboa hopping near the desert camp at dusk.
   • This jerboa burrows underground to escape the midday heat.

   🇨🇳跳鼠

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