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Fast Facts
- Origin: Asia, Africa, India
- Adult size: 6-12 inches
- Adult weight: 2.5 ounces
- Lifespan: 3-5 years
- Diet: Grains, seeds, pellet food, fresh fruits and vegetables
- Require access to fresh water
- Should be housed in pairs or small groups
- Good sense of hearing, poor sense of sight
- Order: Rodentia
- Subfamily: Gerbillinae
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Mongolian Gerbil
The Mongolian gerbil, or Meriones unguiculatus, was brought to the United States for research purposes and quickly became the breed most widely available as a pet.Haines Family Gerbil FAQ: Background of the domestically kept Mongolian gerbil They are diurnal, and very social, which is why they should not be kept in captivity without a companion.Haines Family Gerbil FAQ: Should I get one or two gerbils? -
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Official Site: American Gerbil Society (AGS)
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Animal Network: Gerbil Profile
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Wikipedia: Gerbil
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Official Site: UK National Gerbil Society (NGS)
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eGerbel.com: Gerbil
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Raleigh Rodent Rescue: Caring for Gerbils Responsibly
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American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): Gerbil Basics
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Official Site: American Gerbil Society (AGS)
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Nancy Pelosi. Palomino! Palomino! Except for gerbils of course. Funny to the end. http://u.nu/5b6t3
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@carolzara Here's mine: "What Gerbils Are Also Good For" By Richard Gere
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"What Gerbils Are Also Good For" By Richard Gere #worldsthinnestbooks
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Gerbils on Amazon | View All
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Party Decoration Necktie with standing, rodent, gerbil, pet, tail - $9.99
Party decoration necktie with sublimated artwork. High quality, silky touch, snow white polyester. Ideal birthday gift. Sublimation and shipping might take 6-10 business days.
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Are You Sleepy? - $15.98
Athens, Georgia's Gerbils--Will Westbrook, Scott Spillane, and John D'Azzo--all play in extended lineups of Neutral Milk Hotel and Olivia Tremor Control. The Gerbils have their own sound, however, and it's a delectable one. Gushing with ecs...
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Gerbils (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) - $11.95
Gerbils are active and charming pets that can provide enjoyment to the whole family. Written by an expert, Gerbils discusses a variety of subjects and features tip boxes in each chapter that suggest how children can help take c...
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Hartz Wholesome Select Hamster & Gerbil 5 Pound Supply - $5.99
Hartz Wholesome Select small animal diets are a gourmet blend of tasty grains and protein your small animal will love
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The Gerbil Farmer's Daughter: A Memoir - $23.00
“What kind of Navy officer sits on his ship in the middle of the Mediterranean dreaming of gerbils?”That’s the question that Holly Robinson sets out to answer in this warm and rollicking memoir of life with her father, the world...
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Questions and Answers About Gerbils | View All | Ask a Question
View All Gerbils Questions (1) | Ask a QuestionWould a gerbil mate with a hamster? (1 Answer)The hamster would most likely kill the gerbil before they would have a chance to "fall in love". Hamsters are solitary animals and very territorial. A gerbil, although a different ... read more
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Gerbil Related Merchandise
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