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Dipodidae is a rodent family located in the northern hemisphere and is synonymous with the Dipodoidea superfamily. Members of this family are known for their bipedal hopping or skipping locomotion with several species found in grasslands, forests, and deserts in the Old and New World alike. The most well-known example of this family is likely the jerboa informal group.

Subfamilies, genera, and species:

• rodent
• dipodidae
• Cardiocraniinae (pygmy jerboas)
• Salpingotulus
• baluchistan pygmy jerboa
• Dipodinae
• Jaculus
• greater egyptian jerboa
• Euchoreutinae
• Euchoreutes
• long-eared jerboa
• Sicistinae
• Zapodinae (jumping mice)

More information:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dipodidae