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Description
LeptictidiumCode Name: Bouncer's
Habitat: The entire island.
Diet: omnivorous.
Length: 60 and 90 cm
Height: 20 cm
Weight: 2kg
Time period: Lower Eocene, 50 mya
Site B's Leptictidium, or "Bouncer's" as they were called by park staff. Are a species of small rodent that move in a small quick hopping movements. They are fast little mammals and live on shrubs, berries, insects and small lizards.
The Bouncers are mischievous little animals and enjoy small shiny objects. Many keepers keys were stolen by this little rodent. They are almost harmless, and will scamper away from a perceived danger quickly. they can however, give a nasty bite.
Hazard Level: Low