{"id":53794,"date":"2022-04-16T10:44:52","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:44:52","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:44:52","slug":"what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the friendliest gerbil?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#What_is_the_friendliest_gerbil\" title=\"What is the friendliest gerbil?\">What is the friendliest gerbil?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#Are_gerbils_Fluffy\" title=\"Are gerbils Fluffy?\">Are gerbils Fluffy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#How_many_types_of_gerbils_are_there\" title=\"How many types of gerbils are there?\">How many types of gerbils are there?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#How_long_do_Mongolian_gerbils_live\" title=\"How long do Mongolian gerbils live?\">How long do Mongolian gerbils live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#Are_gerbils_friendlier_than_hamsters\" title=\"Are gerbils friendlier than hamsters?\">Are gerbils friendlier than hamsters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#Can_gerbils_be_friendly\" title=\"Can gerbils be friendly?\">Can gerbils be friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#What_is_the_most_popular_gerbil\" title=\"What is the most popular gerbil?\">What is the most popular gerbil?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#How_do_you_pick_a_gerbil\" title=\"How do you pick a gerbil?\">How do you pick a gerbil?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#Are_gerbils_furry\" title=\"Are gerbils furry?\">Are gerbils furry?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#Why_is_my_gerbil_all_puffed_up\" title=\"Why is my gerbil all puffed up?\">Why is my gerbil all puffed up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#Whats_better_hamster_or_gerbil\" title=\"What&#8217;s better hamster or gerbil?\">What&#8217;s better hamster or gerbil?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#How_many_species_of_gerbils_are_there\" title=\"How many species of gerbils are there?\">How many species of gerbils are there?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#What_is_the_friendliest_gerbil_breed\" title=\"What is the friendliest gerbil breed?\">What is the friendliest gerbil breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#What_breeds_of_gerbils_are_there\" title=\"What breeds of gerbils are there?\">What breeds of gerbils are there?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#How_long_do_Mongolian_gerbils_live_in_captivity\" title=\"How long do Mongolian gerbils live in captivity?\">How long do Mongolian gerbils live in captivity?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#How_long_do_gerbils_live_for_as_a_pet\" title=\"How long do gerbils live for as a pet?\">How long do gerbils live for as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#What_is_the_longest_a_gerbil_has_lived\" title=\"What is the longest a gerbil has lived?\">What is the longest a gerbil has lived?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#Is_it_cruel_to_keep_gerbils\" title=\"Is it cruel to keep gerbils?\">Is it cruel to keep gerbils?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#Are_gerbils_cuddly\" title=\"Are gerbils cuddly?\">Are gerbils cuddly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#Do_gerbils_bite_more_than_hamsters\" title=\"Do gerbils bite more than hamsters?\">Do gerbils bite more than hamsters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#Are_gerbils_more_social_than_hamsters\" title=\"Are gerbils more social than hamsters?\">Are gerbils more social than hamsters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#Do_gerbils_bond_with_their_owners\" title=\"Do gerbils bond with their owners?\">Do gerbils bond with their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#Are_gerbils_human_friendly\" title=\"Are gerbils human friendly?\">Are gerbils human friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#Do_gerbils_like_their_owners\" title=\"Do gerbils like their owners?\">Do gerbils like their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-friendliest-gerbil\/#Can_gerbils_be_tamed\" title=\"Can gerbils be tamed?\">Can gerbils be tamed?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_friendliest_gerbil\"><\/span>What is the friendliest gerbil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus) are popular pets due to their friendly temperament and ease of care. They are sociable, inquisitive animals and are easy to feed and keep clean. They are also small and easy to handle. Mongolian gerbils don&#8217;t grow larger than 5 to 6 inches (not including their tail).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_gerbils_Fluffy\"><\/span>Are gerbils Fluffy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fat-tailed gerbils have not become popular enough to be selectively bred at this point. They only come in one coat type. <b>They have soft, thick, and fluffy fur in a mottled yellow-gray pattern across the top and fades into white underneath.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_types_of_gerbils_are_there\"><\/span>How many types of gerbils are there?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are <b>87 known species and 14 genera of gerbil.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_Mongolian_gerbils_live\"><\/span>How long do Mongolian gerbils live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>approximately 3 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_gerbils_friendlier_than_hamsters\"><\/span>Are gerbils friendlier than hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both gerbils and hamsters can be social animals. According to the Journal of Mammalogy, gerbils must live with other gerbils in the wild and captivity. If they don&#8217;t, they will get lonely, and it will shorten their life expectancy. <b>Gerbils seem to enjoy handling more than hamsters<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_gerbils_be_friendly\"><\/span>Can gerbils be friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Gerbils are usually friendly and happy to interact with people, but they don&#8217;t really enjoy being picked up. It&#8217;s important to health check your gerbils regularly so it&#8217;s a good idea to get them used to being handled for this purpose.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_popular_gerbil\"><\/span>What is the most popular gerbil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mongolian gerbil<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_pick_a_gerbil\"><\/span>How do you pick a gerbil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pick a gerbil that&#8217;s energetic, curious, and interested in exploring its surroundings. It should have a glossy, clean, and even coat with no signs of matting. A healthy gerbil&#8217;s eyes will be shiny and free of discharge. Listen to ensure its breathing is clear.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_gerbils_furry\"><\/span>Are gerbils furry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The gerbil is any of a group of furry, ratlike rodents, most of which have long hind legs and a long hairy tail.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_gerbil_all_puffed_up\"><\/span>Why is my gerbil all puffed up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another reason for fluffing up is <b>when they are being defensive &#8211; they puff up their fur to make themselves look bigger. Both of these reasons probably come into play when they are feeling unwell. I think it&#8217;s more of a worry if they are puffed up all the time rather than occasionally.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_better_hamster_or_gerbil\"><\/span>What&#8217;s better hamster or gerbil?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hamsters vs. Gerbils as Pets.GerbilsHamstersSmell:Rarely go to the toilet, so they don&#8217;t smell.Urinate often and have a strong odor.8 more rowsx26bull;30-Jul-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_species_of_gerbils_are_there\"><\/span>How many species of gerbils are there?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>87<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_friendliest_gerbil_breed\"><\/span>What is the friendliest gerbil breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mongolian gerbil<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breeds_of_gerbils_are_there\"><\/span>What breeds of gerbils are there?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus) are popular pets due to their friendly temperament and ease of care. They are sociable, inquisitive animals and are easy to feed and keep clean. They are also small and easy to handle. Mongolian gerbils don&#8217;t grow larger than 5 to 6 inches (not including their tail).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_Mongolian_gerbils_live_in_captivity\"><\/span>How long do Mongolian gerbils live in captivity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between two and five years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_gerbils_live_for_as_a_pet\"><\/span>How long do gerbils live for as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gerbils can live for up to <b>3-4 years &#8211; some even live longer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_longest_a_gerbil_has_lived\"><\/span>What is the longest a gerbil has lived?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The oldest gerbil was a Mongolian gerbil named Sahara, she was born in May 1973 and died on 4 October 1981 aged <b>8 years and 4 months.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_keep_gerbils\"><\/span>Is it cruel to keep gerbils?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Keeping gerbils as pets isn&#8217;t cruel if you take care of them and provide them with everything they need: other gerbils, a large enough cage and deep bedding layer, enrichment to keep them from getting bored, and a nutritionally well-balanced diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_gerbils_cuddly\"><\/span>Are gerbils cuddly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are gerbils cuddly pets? <b>Gerbils aren&#8217;t cuddly pets, but they do show affection in other ways. A gerbil is a very active (sometimes even hyperactive) pet that can&#8217;t stay still for a long time. They would rather explore their surroundings and run around instead of being cuddled.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_gerbils_bite_more_than_hamsters\"><\/span>Do gerbils bite more than hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Biting. While both hamsters and gerbils are apt to bite, <b>gerbils bite less because they aren&#8217;t as easily spooked as hamsters. Even a tame hamster will bite when a child makes sudden movements. Gerbils rarely bite, but it&#8217;s important that you get a gerbil that has been handled from a young age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_gerbils_more_social_than_hamsters\"><\/span>Are gerbils more social than hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Gerbils tend to be more social creatures, and really do well being kept with a friend, so if you want more than one new family member, go with the gerbil, as the hamster generally prefers being housed alone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_gerbils_bond_with_their_owners\"><\/span>Do gerbils bond with their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Gerbils can bond with their owners, given time and affectionate care. They are the same as other pets. If you treat them well, they will come to like you. If you mistreat them, they won&#8217;t trust you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_gerbils_human_friendly\"><\/span>Are gerbils human friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1<b>Gerbils Are Social Animals<\/b> Unlike hamsters, gerbils are very sociable creatures and a solitary life can be bad for them. Studies have shown that gerbils live longer and healthier lives when they live with others of their kind, while solitary gerbils tend to be unhealthy, overweight, and have shorter lifespans.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_gerbils_like_their_owners\"><\/span>Do gerbils like their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Gerbils can bond with their owners, given time and affectionate care. They are the same as other pets. If you treat them well, they will come to like you. If you mistreat them, they won&#8217;t trust you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_gerbils_be_tamed\"><\/span>Can gerbils be tamed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both gerbils and hamsters can be social animals. According to the Journal of Mammalogy, gerbils must live with other gerbils in the wild and captivity. If they don&#8217;t, they will get lonely, and it will shorten their life expectancy. <b>Gerbils seem to enjoy handling more than hamsters<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the friendliest gerbil?Are gerbils Fluffy?How many types of gerbils are there?How long do Mongolian gerbils live?Are gerbils friendlier than hamsters?Can gerbils be friendly?What is the most popular gerbil?How do you pick a gerbil?Are gerbils furry?Why is my gerbil all puffed up?What&#8217;s better hamster or gerbil?How many species of gerbils are&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-53794","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53794"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53794"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53794\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53794"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53794"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53794"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}