Feb 28, 2025 · Native to the deserts of Africa, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent, gerbils are small rodents with big personalities. While there are 87 known species of gerbils, the …

Oct 9, 2025 · Gerbils are popular pets that are relatively inexpensive and easy to care for. They are burrowing rodents that come from Africa and Asia. While there are several species of …

Gerbils are burrowing rodents that adapted to desert environments in Asia, Africa, and India. There are many species, but the Mongolian gerbil species is most commonly kept as a pet.

Jun 18, 2025 · Look for healthy and friendly gerbils. Even healthy gerbils are only likely to live for two to four years. You should be attentive, therefore, to signs that your gerbil is ill. There are …

Extensive information on the care, cages, breeding, and keeping gerbils as pets. There are listings from breeders and rescues for gerbils to adopt or rescue.

In the world, there are currently 15 different known species of gerbil. In the pet trade, the Mongolian gerbil is the most common and popular. These desert-dwelling rodents are native to …

gerbil, (subfamily Gerbillinae), any of more than 110 species of African, Indian, and Asian rodents, including sand rats and jirds, all of which are adapted to arid habitats. One Mongolian species …

Jul 17, 2024 · Gerbils are social animals with bold and curious personalities. Gerbils love to burrow and play in tubes and boxes, and with proper socialization, they can be hand-tamed, …

Jul 8, 2025 · Gerbils are small, energetic rodents that require a habitat with bedding, enrichment, and space to burrow and dig. They need a balanced diet of commercial food, fresh vegetables, …

Gerbils are a commonly kept as family pets. There are many color variations, including the natural buff, black, white, grey and spotted. If well socialized from a young age and treated gently, …