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No, they do not, that is an adaptation specific to hamsters, not gerbils.
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What is a pet with cheek pouches?
They are different ones gerbils are out of the many. You can go to Google and type cheek pouches in and click on images. B.T.W some stuff are nasty.
Why does a hamster have pouches?
i believe they have pouches to store food in just in case the food around them goes scarce
What animal has pouches in their mouth?
Well, squirrels for one. Though, undoubtedly there are others. maybe rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, etc.
Do hamsters and gerbils have defence food?
Hamster and gerbils do not have different food the eat the same food and love the same treats.
Can gerbils eat hamster food?
Yes! In fact, ALL hamster food is made for Hamsters AND Gerbils! It is perfectly fine to give gerbils the hamster food, and also to give hamsters gerbil food!
Do rats have cheek pouches to carry extra food?
No. Rats are rodents, not marsupials, so they do not have pouches.
What food can't pet gerbils eat?
food
What are pouches on hamsters?
There are pouches on hamsters and they will be inside of there mouth they are to store food in them if they don't feel like eating it. :-)
Is food color safe for gerbils?
no!
How much food can a hamster store in its cheek pouches?
I don't really know how much food they can put in their cheek pouches, but i do know that they can hold up to 20 pounds of food.
How does a hamster store food?
it has 2 pouches on either side of its mouth and the hamster will store it in there and then find somewhere quiet and empty the pouches and eat the food.
Do guinea pigs have food pouches like hamsters?
I think so.. my guinea pig seems to get really fat in her cheecks when she eats
