Jumping Mouse

Jumping Mouse

Dipodidae, also known as jumping pocket mice, belongs to the rodent order and rodent family. The jumping mouse has a medium to small body, a large head, large eyes, a short and wide snout, and long whiskers. The fur color is light, mostly sandy yellow or sandy gray, without luster; Close to the scenery of the habitat. Originating from southwestern Africa, it is widely distributed in arid and semi-arid regions of Asia, Africa, and Europe, living in the northern parts of North America and Eurasia, as well as in desert and grassland areas throughout China. Having a hibernation habit, one will find a hole to hide, build a nest, and then hibernate, using the fat accumulated in the tail to supplement the body's energy consumption during hibernation; It mainly eats plants and also preys on insects in summer.