Rodent with ears bigger than its head is caught on camera for first time


	Rodent with ears bigger than its head is caught on camera for first time

michellezm

12-10-2007 2:19 PM

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jerboa, rodent, mongolia, animal, creature, fauna

michellezm says:

What a gorgeous little 'critter'

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12-10-2007 3:58 PM

thisnamecantbetaken

Aww, that's got to be one of the cutest little animals ever.

12-10-2007 4:11 PM

mona

looks like he was designed by a committee!

12-10-2007 4:53 PM

dorine

He's so cute.

12-10-2007 5:17 PM

bignosemousie

He looks like a cartoon mouse.

12-10-2007 5:45 PM

vickybaranwal

heyy see the first photo.He stands like
a kangaroo.so cute.

12-10-2007 7:18 PM

meancookie89

I want one!

12-10-2007 9:06 PM

skwirlinator

I always wanted a sugar glider

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