Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...

With legs that look more similar to a kangaroo’s (or even a bird’s) than a typical rodent’s, the long-eared, long-tailed jerboa is a sight to behold. The critters can jump 10 feet in one bound, ...