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Gerbils - Behavior

Natural Gerbil Behavior
Meriones unguiculatus - You have a great warrior in your midst! Your gerbil is a mammal belonging to the order of the Rodentia and the family Cricetidae. There are many species of gerbils, over 80 of which have been identified. Chances are you have the ...

Companionship for Your Gerbil
Your gerbil is a highly sociable animal that enjoys the company of other gerbils as well as humans. In the wild, gerbils live in a colony or group environment where they sleep, groom and play with each other. Gerbils are used to - and prefer - ...

Do Gerbils Get Stressed?
Yes, your gerbil can get stressed when encountering an unfamiliar or uncomfortable situation. Here are some situations your gerbil might find stressful. Inadequate housing: Your gerbil's home is a sanctuary. Make sure there is plenty of room to eat, ...