Jerboa Collection

Greater Egyptian jerboa, Jaculus orientalis, with pyramids in the background. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641154 Greater Egyptian jerboa, Jaculus orientalis, with pyramids in the background. Illustration copied from George Edwards

Egyptian jerboa, Syrian jerboa, dormouse, tamarisk rat, lineated mouse, economic mouse Jaculus orientalis
5856442 Egyptian jerboa, Syrian jerboa, dormouse, tamarisk rat, lineated mouse, economic mouse Jaculus orientalis, Jaculus jaculus, Muscardinus avellanarius, Rattus norvegicus, Mus pumilo

Running
Tantoyensen

jumping jerboa
Ajar Setiadi

Lesser Egyptian jerboa (Jaculus jaculus) in the desert at night, Oued Afra, Western Sahara, Africa

Jerboa, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999234 Jerboa, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

New rodents (coloured engraving)
998547 New rodents (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Bible Natural History
LLM460113 Bible Natural History by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bible Natural History. Illustration for The National Comprehensive Bible (W R M Phun & Son)

Jerboa, 1860 (colour litho)
998804 Jerboa, 1860 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der SAaugetiere in ihren)

Jumpers (coloured engraving)
997475 Jumpers (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Fennec and Jerboa (colour litho)
2817996 Fennec and Jerboa (colour litho) by Kuhnert, Wilhelm (1865-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fennec and Jerboa)

Mouse, Jerboa, Rat, Musk Rat, Dormouse and Field Mouse
LLM457009 Mouse, Jerboa, Rat, Musk Rat, Dormouse and Field Mouse by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mouse, Jerboa, Rat, Musk Rat, Dormouse and Field Mouse)

Objects of Sport in the Soudan (engraving)
1616635 Objects of Sport in the Soudan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Objects of Sport in the Soudan)

Dune Mole, 1824 (colour litho)
1001856 Dune Mole, 1824 (colour litho) by Brodtmann, Karl Joseph (1787-1862); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen der SAaugethiereA, 1824)

Fennec and Jerboa, illustration from Wildlife of the World, c
3037075 Fennec and Jerboa, illustration from Wildlife of the World, c.1910 (colour litho) by Kuhnert, Wilhelm (1865-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Egyptian jerboa, Syrian jerboa, dormouse, tamarisk rat, lineated mouse, and economic mouse.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, 1794

Siberian jerboa, Allactaga sibirica.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Lesser Egyptian jerboa, Jaculus jaculus, and meadow jumping mouse, Zapus hudsonius.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris

Darkling Beetle - along with various prints left on sand after night activity of beetles, lizards and jerboa (Sympiezocnemis gigantea)

Jerboas engraving 1896
Chinchilla engraving 1896

Cape jerboa engraving 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Illustration of two Jerboa (Jaculus jaculus) hopping on dessert sand

AUDUBON: KANGAROO RAT. Phillips kangaroo rat (Dipodomys phillipsii). Lithograph, c1854, after a painting by John Woodhouse Audubon for John James Audubons Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America

Picture No. 10894638
Lesser Jerboa (Jaculus jaculus) Date:

Rodents, 19th century C015 / 6095
Rodents. 19th-century artwork of a lemming (upper left), a dormouse (upper right), a Eurasian beaver (upper centre, Castor fiber), a coypu (lower left, Myocastor coypus), a black rat (lower right)

Dipus annulatus, gerbil
Plate 10 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)

Allactaga euphratica, Euphrates jerboa
Afghan jerboa. Annotated watercolour drawing by Oliva Fanny Tonge (1858-1949), from one of 16 sketchbooks presented to the Natural History Museum in 1952

Dipus capensis, cape jerboa
Ff. 13. Annotated Yerbua capensis and Dipus cafer. Painting by George Forster (1754-1794), made during Captain Cooks second voyage of discovery, 1772-1775

Greater Egyptian Jerboa PM 6785 North Africa. Jaculus orientalis © Pat Morris / ARDEA LONDON
PM-6785 Greater Egyptian Jerboa North Africa. Jaculus orientalis Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Greater Desert Jerboas KFO 699 Morocco to Israel. Jaculus orientalis © Kennrth W. Fink / ARDEA LONDON
KFO-699 Greater Desert Jerboas - two Morocco to Israel. Jaculus orientalis Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Jerboa (Bewick)
mus jaculus A rodent remarkable for the singular construction of its legs

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The jerboa, a fascinating creature known for its incredible jumping abilities, is captured in various forms throughout history. From the Lesser Egyptian jerboa gracefully leaping through the desert at night in Oued Afra to the detailed coloured engravings of Jerboas from 1833-39 and new rodents, these depictions showcase their unique characteristics. Even biblical texts acknowledge the presence of this remarkable animal, as seen in the Bible Natural History. A colour lithograph from 1860 further highlights its beauty and intricacies. The Jumpers coloured engraving illustrates just how agile and nimble these creatures truly are. In some instances, the jerboa shares its habitat with other intriguing animals like the Fennec fox. This can be observed in a captivating colour lithograph where both species coexist harmoniously. Comparisons between different rodent species such as mice, rats, musk rats, dormice, and field mice shed light on their similarities and differences. Each has adapted to survive within specific environments. Interestingly enough, even sport enthusiasts have found joy in observing jerboas' movements. An engraving titled Objects of Sport in Soudan showcases people engaging with these lively creatures for entertainment purposes. Additionally, an enchanting colour lithograph from 1824 portrays a Dune Mole alongside other desert dwellers like the jerboa. Together they create a vibrant ecosystem that thrives amidst challenging conditions. Ultimately, whether it's through historical engravings or modern illustrations found in books like Wildlife of the World - each capturing their essence - one thing remains clear: The jerboa continues to captivate our imagination with its extraordinary leaping abilities and undeniable charm.