1. The Long Eared Jerboa A Tiny Acrobat of the Asian Sands



Surviving the scorching deserts of Asia, the long eared jerboa looks like a mouse sized kangaroo. Its tall back legs launch it over dunes at almost 15 miles per hour, while short front limbs hang nearly unused. A tail twice its body length keeps every leap balanced and precise. Huge ears grant sharp hearing and shed heat on hot nights. Though only three inches long, this night hunter can snatch insects in midair. Habitat loss now threatens this desert specialist, making protection efforts vital.
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