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Gerbils
Sandy-coloured, social and super speedy!
Gerbils are friendly little desert animals that love to burrow, chew and play together. They are very social, so they should live with a friend of their own kind.
Lifespan
About 3–4 years
Best friend
Another gerbil
Loves
Digging tunnels
Active
Day and night in bursts
Explore Gerbils
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What Gerbils Eat
Gerbils come from dry places, so their food is mostly seeds and grains.
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A Happy Gerbil Home
Gerbils love to dig, so the best home is a deep tank full of tunnelling material.
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Keeping Gerbils Healthy
Handle gerbils gently and check on them every day.
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Gerbil Fun & Facts
Gerbils are energetic and curious, and they have some great tricks.
🏡 Always ask a grown-up and a vet before getting a pet or changing what it eats.