How Does a Jerboa Use Its Tail to Steer When Jumping - For 8-Year-Olds

Learn how the jerboa, a small jumping animal, uses its long tail with a black-and-white tuft to help steer when it jumps and turns.

The jerboa uses its long tail with a black-and-white tuft like a steering wheel to help it turn quickly when it jumps.

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