Lesser Jerboa aka Kangaroo Rat
Resembling nothing more than a puff of fur with eyes, this mighty mouse survives on fear. Emerging at night to feed on seeds, shrubs, and insects, the lesser jerboa is a smart coward in the face of danger. When threatened by a larger predator, it will throw sand in the intruder's eyes before bounding more than 1 metre (approximately 1 yard) away using its elongated, kangaroo-like legs. That being said, it is more than often a favourite meal of desert predators.
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