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information source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerbil#Life_in_the_desert
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Why won't my gerbil drink water?
Most gerbils take time to drain down a bottle of water. They usually drink at nighttime and only a little bit. After all, gerbils are desert creatures. If they still don't drink, try changing the type of water in the dessert they get all the liquid they need from food.
What do gerbils need to drink?
Blood
How the gerbil is adapted to its environment?
The gerbil lives in a desert environment. They get most of their water from their food but still need water to drink. They can stand heat. They won't pee a lot because they can't waste water in the desert. Gerbils need exercise because they move fast. Also they need to chew. Like all rodents gerbils teeth grow quickly and they need to wear them down. Gerbils tails, kind of like lizards, will break at the tip. If you grab the very end of a gerbils tail, it will break off with a lot of blood so as to distract their predator. Unfortunately, it will not grow back. This will not harm the gerbil, only help them if they're in danger.
How does a gerbil get its water?
a gerbil gets its water from a bottle, cup, bowl, or any water supply you have. Gerbils don't drink much water because they're desert animals, but you still need to make sure it's always available.
Do gerbils pee more than hmsters?
No gerbils are originally from dessert places like Mongolia so they naturally conserve water so they don't need to drink much and they don't need to urinate as often as other rodents.
Do fish need to drink?
Saltwater fish need to drink, but freshwater fish never drink.
Is it okay for a gerbil to drink water?
Absolutely. Just like any living thing, gerbils need water to live, too.
Do gerbils need names?
They don't 'need' names, they'll never know, recognise or react to their name - naming them is more for our own convenience.
Do animals need to drink water?
Most do. Some desert animals get all the moisture they need from their diet.No.
Do gerbils need to eat timothy grass?
Yes. But NEVER use pine or ceder bedding it can kill them, same with mice.
School project on desert animals - how long could gerbils last without water?
not very long- all animals need water, about 2 days i suppose false gerbils can go longer than a Camel so 5,6,7,maybe 8 days!
How does the kowari survive in the desert?
They don't need to drink water and there native predators are the owl and the quoll
