Introduction

Gerbils are rodents that are small, easy to care for and fun to watch. They have been domesticated for thousands of years and can live up to 10 years in captivity. Gerbils have the same body shape as hamsters but are much smaller. They’re also diurnal (active during the day) which makes them great pets if you don’t want a nocturnal animal like a hamster or mouse in your bedroom!

They’re very social.

Gerbils are very social animals. They need companionship and can be kept in groups of two or more, but be careful when placing them in a cage with other gerbils. You should always have at least one male, who will defend his territory from other males if necessary. Females may fight among themselves if they don’t have enough room to get away from each other.

As mentioned above, gerbils need lots of exercise because they’re so active! A large wheel is essential for this reason—the more running room you give your gerbil, the happier he’ll be (and the less likely he’ll tear up your house).

Gerbils are diurnal, which means they’re usually active during the day.

Gerbils are diurnal, which means they’re usually active during the day. Diurnal animals are those that are awake and active during the daylight hours, while nocturnal animals prefer to sleep at night. Some animals have a more flexible schedule, but their natural tendencies tend towards one or the other.

If you’ve ever had gerbils before and found yourself not having much luck getting them to sleep at night, don’t worry; it’s just their nature! Not only do they enjoy being awake during the day because of all the opportunities for exciting activities like running around in their cage or playing with toys (like tunnels), but also because there’s more light in general when it’s daytime out. The less light there is outside means fewer predators trying to sneak up on your pet—and since gerbils live underground most of their lives anyway (in burrows), this makes sense too! So go ahead — keep those lights on all day long if you want; your gerbil will appreciate it!

They’re easy to care for.

Gerbils are easy to care for, especially if you have the right information. To start, they need a cage and a wheel. The water bottle is optional but will help keep your gerbil hydrated. They also need something to chew on so that their teeth don’t grow too long (like wood or cardboard). In addition to these basic requirements, gerbils are social animals and enjoy interacting with their owners. That’s why we’ve included some fun facts about how to play with your pet!

They have great personalities.

Gerbils are very social and like to be with their owners. In fact, they’re so social that they often want to play with you or sit on your shoulder. Gerbils are also very curious and playful creatures. They will explore every nook and cranny of their cage as well as anything else in the room that catches their interest. They are easily trained to do tricks for rewards (like treats), so training is fun for both of you!

They’re very playful.

Gerbils are very playful. They love to run around and explore, and they enjoy playing with toys or other gerbils. They can be taught tricks, such as coming when you call them. Gerbils are social animals and make great pets for families with older children who can handle them properly.

They’re also quite easy to care for: they need a good diet (pellets), fresh water daily, a clean cage every week or two (you’ll have to wash the food bowl daily) and some time out of the cage every day so they can play in an exercise ball or on top of your shoulder while you watch TV or something else on which they love to sit!

The first gerbils in modern times were brought to the United States in 1954.

A lot of people don’t know that the first gerbils in modern times were brought to the United States in 1954. They were brought over from Mongolia by a scientist who was doing research on them. He bred them for food, but now they’re popular pets!

A group of gerbils is called a “clutch.”

A group of gerbils is called a “clutch.” It’s also known as a herd.

Gerbils are social animals, so they live in groups. A clutch of gerbils is the same thing as a herd: it’s a group of gerbils. You might be wondering why people call it that when it sounds like an insect term…but don’t worry about it! The word “herd” has nothing to do with insects or bugs! (Unless you think about how some herds are made up only of insects.)

Gerbils can be taught tricks.

Did you know that gerbils can be trained to do tricks? In fact, they’re actually quite easy to train. Once your gerbil has gotten used to being handled, try teaching it a trick like jumping through a hoop or rolling over. You can even teach them how to use a litter box! If you’re feeling ambitious, you could even teach them how to come when called.

If you want your gerbil (or any pet) trained, there are many resources online with tips on how to accomplish this. One site that offers great advice is WikiHow.

Gerbils have more bones than other rodents—about 110 in all.

Gerbils have more bones than other rodents—about 110 in all. They have a vertebral column to support their long, slender body and a rib cage that protects their vital organs. The bones allow them to bend and twist, making it easy for them to move around when they’re running on wheels or playing with toys.

Gerbils also have cheek pouches where they carry food while they burrow through the ground looking for seeds and grains. This enables them to eat while they dig so they don’t waste any time!

No one knows exactly how the Mongolian gerbil was domesticated, but it was probably due to a desire to eat them!

The Mongolian gerbil was domesticated in the 1950s, but it’s not entirely clear how the process began. Some researchers believe that humans found these small creatures crawling around their homes and began to keep them as pets out of curiosity. Others think that human beings may have captured some of these animals for food, which is why they became so interested in them at first (and then decided to keep them around).

Regardless of how the Mongolian gerbil came into human hands, we do know one thing: they are related to African pygmy gerbils! The only difference between the two species is that one lives somewhere cold (Mongolia) and one lives somewhere hot (Africa). These little rodents are quite similar physically as well; both have black fur with white bellies and long tails!

Gerbils make great pets.

Gerbils are small rodents. They have a body that’s about 4 inches long and they weigh less than 1 pound, so they’re easy to hold in your hands. Gerbils love to play, explore their surroundings, and interact with you. They are very active animals who enjoy climbing on things like ladders or tubes (or even just chasing each other around).

It’s important to be aware that gerbils can bite if they feel threatened by something. However, it’s not likely that your pet will ever bite you because he/she is so friendly!

Let’s talk about why gerbils make great pets:

• Gerbil care is inexpensive! You don’t need any special equipment for caring for them; all you need is a cage with bedding material inside along with some toys/treats on the floor of the cage like pine shavings or hay pieces – something fun for him/her to eat while playing around at night time when lights go out.* Gerbils have great personalities when compared against other animals such as hamsters – they love interacting with humans especially children because they’re always curious about new things happening nearby (such as changing up an old toy into something else).

Conclusion

I hope you’re convinced that gerbils make great pets. They’re so much fun to care for and have so many interesting quirks! If you’re thinking about getting one for yourself, remember that it’s important to consider all of the factors involved in caring for them. The most important ones are their diet and habitat, both of which should be carefully researched before deciding on any specific species (or even individual). If you do decide that gerbils are right for your family, then congratulations on finding the perfect companion!