How much do you really know about gerbils? 8 questions — learn as you go!
📚 What you learned about gerbils
What habitat are gerbils originally from?✅ The desertGerbils are desert animals, which is why they're so good at saving water.
What is a gerbil's favorite thing to do in deep bedding?✅ Dig tunnelsGerbils love to dig and build long tunnel systems, so they need deep bedding.
How are gerbils different from hamsters during the day?✅ They're awake more during the dayGerbils are awake more during the daytime than hamsters, so you can watch them play.
How should you pick up a gerbil safely?✅ Cup it gently in your handsCup a gerbil gently in your hands low over a surface — never grab the tail.
Why is it good to keep gerbils in pairs?✅ They're social and like a buddyGerbils are social and happiest living with a same-sex buddy.
How is a gerbil's tail different from a mouse's tail?✅ It's furry with a little tuftA gerbil's tail is furry with a little tuft at the end, unlike a mouse's bare tail.
About how long do gerbils usually live?✅ 3–4 yearsGerbils usually live about 3 to 4 years.
What do gerbils eat?✅ A seed and pellet mix with some veggiesGerbils eat a seed and pellet mix with occasional veggies, plus fresh water.
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