noun
- small jumping rodents with long hind legs and tails, found in desert regions of Africa and Asia
Examples
- Jerboas can leap up to six feet in a single bound.
- The desert jerboas emerge at night to search for seeds.
- Scientists studied the adaptation of jerboas to arid environments.
- Jerboas use their long tails for balance while jumping.
- The zoo’s new exhibit features several species of jerboas.
- Jerboas rarely need to drink water, getting moisture from their food.