Greater Egyptian jerboa
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The greater Egyptian jerboa is a species of rodent in the family Dipodidae. It is found in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and is possibly extinct in the Negev Desert of Israel. Its natural habitats are subtropical or... Wikipedia
Scientific name: Jaculus orientalis
Mass: 4.8 oz (Adult)
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable)
Family: Dipodidae
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Source: Encyclopedia of Life