How are the kangaroo rat and the common tree shrew similar?

The kangaroo rat The Desert Kangaroo Rat has very large eyes, a long tail, and extra long legs. They get their name from the way that they jump like kangaroos. The kangaroo rat can cover about 6 feet (2 m) in one jump.

 common tree shrew with varying colours of reddish-brown, greyish or black upper parts and whitish belly. Its long, bushy tail is dark greyish-brown and almost reaches the length of the body.