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No, gerbils are definitely social animals, but they are territorial. Gerbils get depressed if alone, and may even become aggressive. It is best to keep gerbils in same-sex pairs, this way they have one buddy, and there is no chance of declanning, which can happen with groups of gerbils mroe than two.
What else can I help you with?
Are gerbils male?
...You are kidding, right? Gerbils are mammals; some of them are male, and some are, well, female. They reproduce the way mammals do.
Are kangaroos related to gerbils?
Gerbils are not related to kangaroos in any way. They are both mammals, but that is where their relationship ends. Gerbils are placental mammals and members of the order Rodentia, while kangaroos are marsupials and members of the order Diprotodontia.
Do gerbils have feathers?
no gerbils don't have feathers, they have fur
Why are gerbils furry?
THey are mammals and they do shed their fur, but you won't notice it.
Do female gerbils bleed when they have their 'period' there was blood in my female gerbils cage i cant find where it came from and she seems to be fine?
Gerbils do not have periods as they are oestral mammals and not menstrual ones like us. Some oestral mammals have a bloody discharge, but not gerbils. What you saw was most likely to be a smear of porphyrins from a gland near the gerbil's eye.
Do gerbils have backbones?
yes, like all mammals
How many gerbils are there in one breeding pair?
As with most mammals, two, a male and a female
What do a gerbils look like?
They are small mammals that look sort of like hamsters except they have long tails.
Do foxes hunt gerbils?
Yes, foxes do hunt gerbils, especially in regions where both animals coexist. Foxes are opportunistic predators and will eat small mammals, including gerbils, as part of their diet. Their hunting strategies and adaptability make them effective at catching a variety of prey in their habitats.
Is a gerbil a vertebrate or invertebrate?
ALL fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals are VERTEBRATES. A gerbil is a mammal.
Are pigs classified as a vertebrate or an invertebrate?
No. They are mammals in the rodent family along with rats, mice, hamsters, and gerbils.
How do gerbils breed?
Gerbils are mammals and breed sexually. The male approaches and mounts the female from the rear. The female remains positioned on all four legs, while the male balances on his back legs, resting his upper body on the female's pelvis.
