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 […]
Questions About Gerbils
Can Gerbils Change Their Gender?
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 […]
Do Gerbils Have Feelings?
From observation, it seems obvious that your gerbil can feel some things, even if those feelings aren’t as complex as human feelings. Gerbils have feelings, experiencing pain and excitement. Gerbils […]
Do Gerbils Have Memory?
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 […]
How Long Can Gerbils Be Left Alone?
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 […]
Can Gerbils Breed with Mice?
Gerbils and mice are both small rodents kept as pets. Because they look similar and are roughly the same size, you may wonder whether you can breed mice and gerbils […]