Interesting Facts about GERBILS ***

Facts about Gerbils

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Did you Know? List of Facts about Gerbils
Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusual and interesting facts about Gerbils, trivia and information, including some useful statistics about animals will fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults.

Interesting Facts about Gerbils are as follows:

Fact 1 - Definition: Gerbils are small burrowing desert rodents with long soft pale fur and hind legs adapted for jumping and leaping
Fact 2 - Gerbils were once referred to as 'Desert Rats'

Fact 3 - They are native to India, Africa and Asia
Fact 4 - Gerbils are friendly and sociable rodents that live in groups
Fact 5 - The Mongolia gerbils are popular as pets
Fact 6 - They come in many different colors ranging from browns, grays and cream colors
Fact 7 - The gerbil will pound both hind legs on the ground when he is excited. This behavior is called 'Thumping'
Fact 8 - Gerbils stats and facts
- Weight: 2 ½ ozs
- Length: 6-12 inches (including the tail)
- Habitat: Deserts, savannas and mountain slopes
- Lifespan: 2-3 years
- Diet: Gerbils are omnivores eating mainly seeds, fruits, insects and vegetables
Fact 9 - There are more than 100 species of gerbil
Fact 10 - Their teeth grow continuously through their lives
Fact 11 - A gerbil marks his territory by rubbing stomach on nearby the objects
Fact 12 - Gerbils live in burrows which protect them from extreme temperatures
Fact 13 - Gerbil burrows consist of many tunnels, with nests and food chambers
Fact 14 - Gerbils require little water as they do not sweat
Fact 15 - The collective name for a group is a business
Fact 16 - Males are called Hob
Fact 17 - Females are called Jill
Fact 18 - The names given to babies are kits