Kangaroo Mouse

Kangaroo Mouse

There are several different species around the world which are commonly referred to as kangaroo mice. All these rodents share the characteristic of hopping or leaping. Found in warm, desert environments there are several benefits to this form of locomotion. First, leaping allows small rodents to travel on loose, shifting sand, and secondly, leaping is a quick, energy saving mode of locomotion in an area where food is scarce. MORE! [BM] {FW}