| Common name |
Madagascar giant jumping rat |
| Specific name |
Hypogeomys antimena |
| Family |
Muridae |
| Behaviour |
Contrary to what their name suggests, jumping rats rarely jump unless startled. However if they are scared or defending themselves they can easily leap one metre. |
| Diet |
Fruit, leaves and young shoots |
| Habitat |
Dry deciduous forest |
| Location |
Madagascar |
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