In 2007, an “extraordinary” desert creature has been caught on camera for what scientists believe is the first time.
They discovered a tiny nocturnal mammal that is dwarfed by its enormous ears: The long-eared jerboa.
The long-eared jerboa, a tiny nocturnal mammal that is dwarfed by its enormous ears, can be found in deserts in Mongolia and China.
The footage and images from this expedition really are extraordinary, and incredibly charming. The long-eared jerboa is a bit like the Mickey Mouse of the desert, cute and comic in equal measure.
As you have probably noticed this tiny creature looks like a mouse-sized kangaroo with enormous ears.
The long-eared jerboa is a small rodent that can be easily distinguished by its giant ears, which are about one third bigger than its head, and its legs, which are specially adapted for jumping like a kangaroo.
Currently, the species is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, with habitat disturbance the species’ key threat.
Unfortunately, it is just one of many amazing and unusual animals that are highly threatened but receiving little or no conservation attention.
I am now convinced that you want to get involved in long-eared jerboa’s conservation.
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