I've kept and bred gerbils for nearly 40 years. They do not purr. The previous answer stated they have vibrations. Gerbils are prone to seizures and tremors although this genetic anomaly has mostly been bred out. It's helpful to think of yourself as a giant amusement park ride to a gerbil. When you go on one it upsets your sense of balance and you get really nervous and nauseous. Gerbils are small and sometimes being carried or handled has the same startling effect.
How have Lemmings adapted to their habitat?
In the winter lemmings fur turn white to protect its self from snowy owls and other predators.
A short-tailed burrowing rodent with large cheek pouches?
The Agouti. They are in Rainforests in Mexico, Central America, and Northern South America. They live 13-20 years and there are 13 different species. To see a picture and read more, go to http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/rodent/Agoutiprintout.shtml
No, a Hippopotamus is a mammal, it gives birth to live young. A hippopotamus is not classified as a marsupial.
What animal has orange front teeth that never stop growing?
Rabbit, mouse, beaver apparently all rodents
by pooping
Are possums of the rodent family?
True possums - those that are found in Australia and nearby islands - are divided into three families. These families are: the ringtail possums and gliders (Family Petauridae); the brushtail possums and cuscuses (Family Phalangeridae) and the pygmy possums and feathertail glider (Family Burramyidae).
What does it mean when a guinea pig chews if it's not eating?
Guinea pigs that don't eat could indicate a problem with their teeth. A guinea pig's teeth constantly grow throughout their entire lives and if they do not have access to hard foods to nibble on their teeth will overgrow.
It is easy to check the front teeth (the incisors). A guinea pig with over grown teeth will need to be taken to a rodent friendly vet or rodentologist that can trim the teeth without using anesthetic. Guinea pigs have no nerve endings in their teeth so having them trimmed doesn't hurt them.
The Guinea Pig Care 4 Kids program has everything a child (and adult) will ever need to know about caring for their guinea pig.
All species of kangaroos have two large hind legs and two smaller forelegs.
Porcupines do not intentionally hurt people.
Like any wild animal, they have their own ways of self defense. When porcupines feel threatened they flex their body which makes sharp "needle-like" thorns stand up on their backside. This is a sign to GET AWAY. If the threat continues the porcupine will defend itself. You can actually pet porcupine *if tamed* but you should always go with the needles never against them *ouch*
Do guinea pigs need exercise balls?
Guinea Pigs have a natural upward curve of the spine. When you put them in an exercise ball you are forcing the spin in an unnatural position and its bone structure can't handle it! You should never put your Guinea Pig in an exercise ball. Give the Guinea Pigs ample room to run around, toys, and a mate and they will maintain their own fitness.
What are some kinds of rodents?
Mouse
Hamster
Vole
Guinea Pig
Rat
Capybara
Squirrel
Jirds
Shrew
Degu
Mole
Jerboa
Beaver
Groundhog
Muskrat
Chipmunk
Prairie Dog
Porcupine
Gerbil
Chinchilla
Here only a few of them are listed. The Order Rodentia comprises of more than 2,000 species which are subdivided into three distinct types and thirty families. Capromyidae, Castoridae, Crictidae, Erethizontidae, Muridae, Sciuridae and Zapodidae are some of the most common families.
Muridae is the largest, containing nearly two-thirds of all rodent species. Eg: sand rats, gerbils, crested rats, old world rats and mice.
Cricetidae is the second largest, and has approximately 600 species. Eg: mouse-like hamsters such as gerbils, crested rats, white-tailed rats and door mice.
Sciruridae family has fewer than 100 species. But the species belonging to this family are some of the most commonly recognized rodents. Eg: Squirrels, flying squirrels, chipmunks, marmots and woodchucks.
What is the beaver's relative?
Other beavers.
Outside of that, the closest living relatives would be pocket gophers and kangaroo rats.
No. If they get food stuck in their throat they will hiccup to try to get it dislodged. If it is farther down in their system it has to pass through their body.
No, they physically can't throw up.
Usually six to eight years, it depends on how long the foxes can find it.
Rabbits will sometimes fight each other to the death.
2nd AnswerYes, rabbits will kill another rabbits over food, mates, territory, etc.Rabbits are extremely territorial.
Marmots are adapted to their enviroment in many ways, one they use a sort of whistling noise to comunicate with other marmots, they have a loud whistling noise so they can comunicate from even two different mountains. Two, they have sharp nails to climb and walk around the mountains easily.
What rodent has the longest average lifespan?
Most rodents that are commonly kept as pets (mice, gerbils, rats) have a lifespan of 2-3 years. Larger ones typically live longer. You're best bet would probably be guinea pigs, which will live 7-8 years.
You could also look into some less common pets (chinchillas, degus, hedgehogs), which will also have a longer lifespan than most small rodents, but may be a bit harder to care for.
The origin of the word woodchuck?
Woodchuck (Wuchak) comes from the Cree Indians. This term is used to identify several different animals of similar size and color including other marmots. The Groundhog is referred to as a Woodchuck.
What does it mean if your guinea pig is squinting one eye?
guinea pigs are prone to eye problems, so if there is a cloudy blueish-grey spot in there eye, they are simply going blind in that eye. It might spread to the other eye, or it might just be in that one eye. If it is only a spot, and there is no discharge, they need no medical attention. You might want to take them in if the eye starts bleeding, or if if any discharge occurs.
What is the agile long-legged rodent with hooklike claws called?
An agouti is a rabbit sized rodent with long legs and claws that resemble hoofs. Their fur is dark brown and striped. As far as habitat, they are native to the Caribbean, Central, and South America.
The agouti is a long-legged rodent that has hooflike claws. The agile rodents are found in South America, Central America, an the West Indies. They are about the size of a rabbit and are valued as food.
yes of course some of the wild rabbits have but i don't have any picture or example to show ... and its a halal rabbit which a Muslim can have