In the laboratory, jerboas have lived for up to three years on dry seeds alone. They eat moist leaves and shoots whenever possible, but can survive in dry periods by minimising their water loss.

What kind of insects do jerboas eat?

Diet and Water: Jerboas are omnivores (they eat both plants and animals); they eat plants, seeds, and insects (like beetles).

Where does the jerboa sleep?

Jerboa Habitat

The jerboa can be found across Asia and down through Northern Africa. Jerboas prefer arid desert climates, and their bodies are well-designed to thrive in these hot and sandy habitats. They make burrows in the desert sands and spend most of the hot daylight hours sleeping in these cooler spaces.