Kangaroo Mouse 2

Kangaroo Mouse 2

Kangaroo mice closely resemble jerboa. However, they are smaller in size. The American kangaroo mouse is commonly referred to as the pygmy kangaroo rat. They are easily characterized by their large hind legs, short front legs, long tail, large ears and large head. They are lighter in colour than the Australian kangaroo rat and the bottom of the feet are furred. The kangaroo mouse from the family Muridae is found in Australia and New Guinea. [BM] {FW}