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Indian Desert Jird

Classification
Kingdom : Animalia
Phylum : Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Subphylum : Vertebrata
Order : Rodentia
Family : Muridae
Subfamily : Gerbillinae
Genus : Meriones
Species: M. hurrianae
Zoological name : Meriones hurrianae
Found In : Hingo and Corbett National Park in India


Indian Desert Jird Physical appearance : Jirds are gray brown in colour. They are 12 – 14 cm long. They have short ears and their tail is approximately 10- 15 cm long. They have long black claws and yellow incisors.

Presence in India : Jirds are mainly found in the Rajasthan and Gujrat. It can also be spotted in the Hingo and Corbett National Park.

Habitat : Jirds prefer desert and barren areas to live. They are mostly found in the sand dunes.

Diet : Jirds mainly feed on seeds, roots, nuts, grasses and insects.

Conservation status : Least concern

Lifespan : The average lifespan of the Jirds is about 4 years.

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