Meaning of the word "kangaroo mouse" in English

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kangaroo mouse

US /ˈkæŋ.ɡə.ruː maʊs/

UK /ˈkæŋ.ɡə.ruː maʊs/

a small, nocturnal rodent native to North America, known for its long hind legs and hopping locomotion, similar to a kangaroo

Example:

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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.

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