Greater Egyptian jerboa – Jaculus orientalis

The greater egyptian jerboa is a rodent of the Dipodidae family living in desert areas and in a burrow.

It is found in Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Libya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia

The jerboa lives from 4 to 5 years, and feeds on seeds, insects and plants.

This is an animal that comes out at night to escape the heat and predators. It looks like a mouse with a long tail and long legs with 3 or 5 fingers. They can jump 3 meters high and travel long distances.

It is an endangered species.