1. a small desert rodent with long hind legs for jumping, a long tail, and large ears

Examples

• The jerboa can jump up to six feet in a single bound.
• Desert jerboas are well-adapted to life in arid environments.
• The long-eared jerboa is found in the deserts of Mongolia and China.
• Jerboas use their powerful hind legs to escape predators.
• The jerboa’s large ears help it detect sounds in the desert night.
• Scientists study jerboas to understand desert survival adaptations.