Dipodids feed on seeds, the succulent parts of plants, and insects. They apparently do not require free water in nature, but they drink readily in captivity. When handled or disturbed, these animals sometimes emit grunting noises or shrill shrieks, but they are usually silent. Tapping sounds, made within the burrow by the hind legs, have been reported for some species. Except for females with dependent young, generally only a single animal inhabits a burrow.
Females often give birth to more than one litter per year.
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