A gerbil is a small mammal of the order Rodentia.
Once known simply as "desert rats", the gerbil subfamily includes about 110 species of African, Indian, and Asian rodents, including sand rats, jerboa, and jirds, all of which are adapted to arid habitats. Therefore, most are primarily nocturnal, and almost all are omnivorous.
The word "gerbil" is a diminutive form of "jerboa", though the jerboas are an unrelated group of rodents occupying a similar ecological niche.
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The Gerbils Color Palette - Photos of all known gerbil colors and the genetics.With pictures.
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A Webpage of Gerbils - Photos and advice about care, behaviour, health, taming, breeding, and housing.
American Gerbil Society - Contains membership information, a Gerbil Care Handbook, gerbil genetics information, and lists of breeders
Diseases and Ailments - Information on many health issues, injuries and illnesses concerning gerbils and jirds. Contains a 'health check'.
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Diseases of Gerbils - Department of Comparative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Lecture script. Contains information on infections, skin diseases, Tyzzer's disease, parasites, tumours and miscellaneous diseases and lesions.
Gerbil Behavior - Information containing many observations of gerbil behaviour, such as gnawing, digging, and licking, with explanations.
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Gerbil FAQ - Detailed guide to choosing, sexing, housing, feeding, and breeding gerbils. Also includes a guide to gerbil illnesses.
Gerbil Shows UK - NGS (National Gerbil Society) Gerbil Show information, tips, genetics guides, humor, and message forums.
Gerbilvision - Webcam successor to Gerbilcam. Includes background information and gerbil biographies.
National Gerbil Society - Information on the National Gerbil Society, Gerbils, Jirds, and other species.
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The Mongolian Gerbil Website - Facts about history, taming, introduction methods, breeding, and diseases.
The Snooty Agouti - Dedicated to inspiring others to appreciate the beauty of gerbils and promoting responsible gerbil care.
Twin Squeaks - A collection of tips about toys, care, handling, taming, food, and housing. Includes photos and links to related content.
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