Dipodidae - birch mice, jerboas, jumping mice
 There are around 51 species of small rodents in this family. Jumping mice are found in North America, one species, the
Chinese jumping mouse is found in China. Jerboas are found in northern Africa and Asia. Birch mice are found in Europe and Asia. All of the rodents in this family have longer hind legs than front legs and get around by jumping! Jerboas are small mice-like rodents. They have long silky fur; very long hind legs; and long, tufted tails. They have very small front legs that they don't use at all for moving, they jump everywhere! Jerboas are nocturnal, they spend the day in burrows.
 Endangered in N.H.
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 Threatened in N.H.
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 Introduced
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 Endangered in U.S.
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 Threatened in U.S.
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 Breeds in N.H.
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Other North American Species |
Meadow Jumping Mouse
Woodland Jumping Mouse |
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Pacific Jumping Mouse
Western Jumping Mouse
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