What is another word for jerboa?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒɜːbˈə͡ʊə] (IPA) 
Jerboa is a small, nocturnal rodent that is native to the deserts of Asia and North Africa. It has a distinctive body shape, with long hind legs and a short, round body. If you're looking for synonyms for the word "jerboa," you might consider terms such as hopping mouse, desert rat, or kangaroo rat. These names reflect the jerboa's unique characteristics, which include its agility, speed and the resemblance of its jumping movement to that of a kangaroo. Other alternatives could include moon rat, sand rat, or dune rat - all of which emphasize the animal's habitat within deserts, sandy soils or lunar landscapes.
