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The gerbil population swings to increase and decrease as time goes on. The number of pet gerbils has dramatically increased as the years went on but the amount of wild gerbils has severely decreased due to an increase in predators and climate changes in heat.

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What kind of homes do wild gerbils live in?

The desert


How do gerbils get their food?

If their in the wild, they hunt it. If they are owned by someone you give them food. In the wild gerbils dig up roots or forage for seeds. But if they are domestic/pets then you will need to give them food.


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Can gerbils eat ham?

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What continent are wild gerbils mainly found on?

sandy areas of Africa, Middle East and Asia


Where do girbils live?

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Do people eat Gerbil?

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