Pets provide companionship, cheering us up when we’re lonely or sad. However, many small pets are nocturnal, meaning they sleep during the day when you’re most likely to want to […]

Research shows that animals can help ease loneliness, stress, and even the symptoms of depression and anxiety. However, high-maintenance pets could require more effort than you’re able to devote. Likewise, […]

Gerbils are rodents, and rodents are one of the most intelligent pets you can own. Gerbils aren’t quite as clever as some other rodents, but they’re inquisitive, eager learners, and […]

Gerbils and rabbits are both sociable and friendly animals. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they will get along well together. They’re different species, and would never naturally interact in the […]

Gerbils and chinchillas are both furry, sociable rodents that make popular pets. However, chinchillas and gerbils are distinct species, and have vastly different care requirements. Chinchillas are bigger than gerbils, […]

Gerbils that are the same age, and live together, are usually the same size. But it’s not uncommon for one gerbil to grow bigger than the other. There are many […]

With their large eyes, you might think that gerbils have good vision. However, gerbils rely on their sense of smell more than their vision. Gerbils can see clearly, but have […]

Female gerbils can become pregnant when there are no males around. Or, a gerbil that was thought to be male will give birth. If this happens to you, you may […]

The memory of gerbils is a subject that isn’t well understood by scientists. Gerbils can certainly remember some things, like their owners, but we don’t know exactly what they can […]

If you want to go on vacation, you might have to leave your gerbils at home. If there’s nobody to look after them, you may wonder how long you can […]