Do gerbils exist in the wild? Over 100 different species of gerbils live in the wild Most “pet” gerbils are Mongolian gerbils, found in their natural habitat in the 1860s and first captive-bred in the 1930s. Most gerbils are diurnal (active during the daytime), though pet gerbils are often more nocturnal. Is Rat a gerbil? … Read more
From week two onwards, it’s safe to start handling the pups, but you must be gentle Use a scooping motion to pick them up rather than grabbing them from above. Reaching from above can cause panic, as gerbils may mistake you for an aerial predator . Hold each baby one at a time. When can … Read more
There are lots of different gerbil colours, but there are only two species of gerbils commonly kept as pets: Mongolian gerbils and fat-tailed gerbils. What is the best type of gerbil? Fat-tailed gerbils have longer lifespans, are more docile, and don’t need as much space. They can be kept alone, whereas Mongolian gerbils must live … Read more