Gerbil is a mammal that typically inhabits dry deserts. It has a fur skin and can run up to 6km/h (4mph). Gerbil (gerbillinae) is 7-15cm (2.5-6in) and weights 56.6113g (2-4oz). The animal lives 3-5 years in a solitary lifestyle. Eats mostly: seeds, fruit, nuts
Facts about gerbils
Name | Gerbil |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Type | Mammal |
Top Speed | 6km/h (4mph) |
Main Prey | Seeds, fruit, nuts |
Skin Type | Fur |
Scientific Name | Gerbillinae |
Size | 7-15cm (2.5-6in) |
Predators | Birds, snakes, wildcats |
Phylum | Cnidaria |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Life Span | 3-5 years |
Family | Muridae |
Class | Mammalia |
Habitat | Dry deserts |
Colour | Brown, grey, white, black, tan |
Diet | Omnivore |
Genus | Gerbillinae |
Weight | 56.6113g (2-4oz) |
Average Litter Size | 8 |
Order | Rodentia |
Kingdom | Animalia |