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 […]
Questions About 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 […]
Can Gerbils and Rats Get Along?
Gerbils and rats are very common rodent pets. You can keep gerbils together in pair bonds and large groups. But keeping rats and gerbils in the same cage isn’t recommended. […]
Do Gerbils Grieve?
When a gerbil dies, it’s sad for the owner, and its bonded gerbil partner. If your pet seems sad, depressed and lethargic, you may think that it’s grieving. Gerbils grieve […]
Do Gerbils Get Along with Guinea Pigs?
Gerbils are small animals that live in groups, and guinea pigs can too. If you own both, you may wonder whether you can keep gerbils and guinea pigs together in […]
17 Interesting Gerbil Facts (That You Probably Don’t Know!)
There are more interesting facts about gerbils than most people realize. Both wild and domesticated gerbils are intelligent and complex rodents, and there’s a lot to learn about them. There […]
Why Are Gerbils Illegal in Some States? (California + Hawaii)
Gerbils are small and innocuous, so you might be surprised to discover they’re illegal in some parts of America. Certain states, and some countries around the world, have banned them […]
Do Gerbils Shed Their Hair?
A gerbil’s fur is constantly growing. Old hairs fall out every day, and are replaced with new hairs. But if your gerbil is losing too much hair, this could be […]
What Is a Gerbil’s Natural Habitat?
The natural habitat of gerbils is surprisingly exotic, inhospitable, and remote. In the wild, gerbils live in dry landscapes with little vegetation. So, gerbils need to be very resourceful in […]
Do Gerbils Like Light or Dark?
Most animals have a preference for daytime or night time. Being nocturnal can make it easier to hunt or to hide, but being ‘diurnal’ (active during the day) can also […]