Which is a characteristic of jerboas?

Jerboas are long-tailed leaping rodents well adapted to the deserts and steppes of eastern Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. They are mouselike, with bodies ranging from 5 to 15 cm (2 to 5.9 inches) in length and long tails. Most are dormant during winter. Although jerboas drink water in captivity, in natural habitats they obtain it from food.

Jerboas leap up to 3 metres (10 feet) at a bound when alarmed or traveling swiftly, but when moving slowly they walk on their hind legs and sometimes hop by using all four limbs.

By day jerboas rest in burrows; they emerge at night to forage for seeds, succulent parts of plants, and insects. Some species plug their burrow entrances with soil to retain moisture and keep hot air out.