their heaviest in preparation for hibernation. Jerboas are not considered agricultural pest. Reproduction The jerboa reproductive activity depends on the seasons. Similar to other hibernating animals, the mating season for jerboas is spring to summer. In captivity Captured jerboas have lived up to two years outside of their natural habitat. In captivity, their life span is significantly reduced. Jerboas rely on social interactions with other jerboas. Additionally, their nature is to burrow in the sand, in captivity or as pets they died from stress if no sand is available. Species Genus Allactaga incertae sedis Allactaga toussi Subgenus Allactaga Iranian jerboa, Allactaga firouzi Hotson's jerboa, Allactaga hotsoni Great jerboa, Allactaga major Severtzov's jerboa, Allactaga severtzovi Subgenus Orientallactaga Balikun jerboa, Allactaga balikunica Gobi jerboa, Allactaga bullata Mongolian five-toed jerboa, Allactaga sibirica References Dipodidae Rodent genera Taxa named by Frédéric Cuvier