Gerbils are kept as pets-Female Gerbils are called Gil

Gerbils

Gerbils or Desert Rats

Gerbils are mammals that belong to rat species. These live in deserts and Slope Mountains.

• Gerbils were called desert rats. These live in Africa and Asia continents. These are found more in India.
• Gerbils are social animals
• People who live in Mongolia keep Gerbils as pets.
• There are more than 100 species in Gerbils.
• Gerbils are found in brown, gray and cream colors.
• Teeth keep on growing in Gerbils all through their lives.
• Male Gerbils are called Hub and female Gerbils are called Gil.
• Life span of Gerbils is 1 to 5 years.