| 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 |
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.
