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The Gerbils were an American indie rock band that formed in Athens, Georgia, United States, in 1998. Part of the Elephant Six Collective, the band released two albums and toured nationwide during their tenure.
The Gerbil is a small member of the rodent family. Some of their closest relatives include the house mouse , brown rat, spiny mouse, and more. Researchers recognize over 100 different species in the Gerbillinae subfamily, but for our purposes we will focus on the popular Mongolian Gerbil.
Gerbil, (subfamily Gerbillinae), any of more than 110 species of African, Indian, and Asian rodents, including sand rats and jirds, all of which are adapted to arid habitats. One Mongolian species (Meriones unguiculatus) is a gentle and hardy animal that has become a popular pet. All gerbils have.
Gerbillinae, otherwise known as the gerbils, jirds, and relatives, is a large Old World murid subfamily. This subfamily is one of the most well-defined in Muroidea. Its members have much in common; most being diurnal, saltatorial desert rodents. There are 103 gerbilline species in 16 genera. ( Musser and Carleton, 2005)
Amazing Facts About the Gerbil. Gerbils were originally known as ‘desert rats’ before they were introduced to North America and Europe as a companion species. Although they are rodents, they are a distinct group of animals from rats. Gerbils are able to shed their tail if it gets caught.
The American Gerbil Society (AGS) is a non-profit organization. Extensive information on the care, cages, breeding, and keeping gerbils as pets. There are listings from breeders and rescues for gerbils to adopt or rescue.
Gerbils. Domesticated gerbils, Meriones unguiculatus, originated in the deserts of North Africa and central Asia and are sometimes referred to as Mongolian gerbils or Mongolian desert mice. Gerbils are relatives of mice and rats and have been bred as pets since the 1960s. Gerbils are known for their curious and mild temperament.
