kangaroo mouse
US /ˈkæŋ.ɡə.ruː maʊs/
UK /ˈkæŋ.ɡə.ruː maʊs/
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a small, nocturnal rodent native to North America, known for its long hind legs and hopping locomotion, similar to a kangaroo
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The kangaroo mouse can jump surprisingly high for its size.
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We observed a kangaroo mouse foraging for seeds in the desert.