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Gerbil Fun & Facts

Gerbils are energetic and curious, and they have some great tricks.

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Foot thumping

Gerbils drum their back feet to warn friends of danger, and sometimes when they are excited.

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In the wild, gerbils live in underground tunnels with lots of rooms.

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Gerbils often stand on their back legs to look around. They have long back legs for jumping.

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Pet gerbils are usually Mongolian gerbils, which come from dry grasslands and deserts in Asia.

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Gerbils chat with each other using little chirps and squeaks.

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Did you know?

Gerbils get most of their water from their food in the wild, so they hardly need to drink!

🏡 Always ask a grown-up and a vet if you're unsure about caring for a pet.