Lesser Egyptian Jerboa

Order: Rodentia

Scientific Name: Jaculus jaculus

Age: Adult

Sex: Unknown

Status: Least Concern

Captive specimen

Measurements: 34 mm x 23 mm

Notes: Jerboas were once seen in the exotic pet trade, but have been banned in the United States for many years. This ban extends to all African rodents due to the possibility of these animals carrying monkeypox. They are still present in some US zoos.