| Big-eared Hopping Mouse |
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The big-eared Hopping Mouse ('''''Notomys macrotis''''') is an Extinct Species of Mouse , which lived in the Moore River area of south-western Australia . The Big-eared Hopping Mouse was a small, rat-sized animal resembling a tiny Kangaroo . It moved by bounding upon its enlarged hind feet. Hopping mice are vulnerable to Agriculture and Pastoralism , as well as introduced Cats and Foxes . The last record dates from 19 July 1843 and was collected by John Gilbert , who was employed by John Gould . The hopping mouse was probably the first Australian Mammal to succumb to European settlers. It is known from two damaged specimens held in the Natural History Museum , London . |
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