A) Mongolian Gerbil B) Bushy-tailed Jird C) Shaw's Jird D) Fat-tailed Gerbil
A) Hairless and prehensile B) Covered in scales C) Hairy and long D) Short and stubby
A) Arid and semi-arid regions B) Arctic tundra C) Tropical rainforests D) Temperate forests
A) Their large ears B) Their long whiskers C) Their pointed snout D) Their fully furred tail
A) Omnivores B) Herbivores/Granivores C) Carnivores D) Insectivores
A) Primarily active during the day B) Activity is random C) Most active at dawn and dusk D) Primarily active during the night
A) To separate fighting gerbils permanently B) To provide separate eating areas C) To house gerbils of different ages D) To gradually introduce gerbils to each other
A) Loss of fur or skin from the tail B) A disease affecting the tail C) A type of tail marking D) A normal shedding process
A) Foot drumming B) Tail wagging (like dogs) C) Hissing D) Baring teeth
A) 1-2 years B) 5-7 years C) 8-10 years D) 2-4 years
A) Cricetidae B) Leporidae C) Sciuridae D) Muridae
A) Calico B) Lilac C) Agouti D) Black
A) Paper-based bedding B) Hemp bedding C) Aspen shavings D) Pine or Cedar shavings
A) For maintaining coat hygiene B) As a source of hydration C) To sharpen their claws D) To cool them down
A) A salivary gland B) A gland near the eye that produces a red secretion. C) A scent gland on the abdomen D) A digestive gland
A) Approximately 24-26 days B) Approximately 30-32 days C) Approximately 40-42 days D) Approximately 16-18 days
A) An adult male gerbil B) A group of gerbils C) A baby gerbil D) An adult female gerbil
A) To ensure adequate food supply B) They are social animals C) Due to instinctual breeding habits D) For protection from predators (even in captivity)
A) Glaucoma B) Dermatitis C) Pneumonia D) Kidney failure
A) Nose color B) Coat color and pattern C) Ear size and shape D) Tail length
A) A small plastic cage B) A glass tank or wire cage with a deep base C) A bird cage D) A hamster ball
A) A defense mechanism B) Marking territory C) Regulating body temperature D) Attracting mates
A) Lethargy and hiding B) Constant sleeping C) Aggression towards owners D) Alert and active behavior
A) It can affect their breeding cycle B) It can lead to dehydration C) They are susceptible to respiratory infections D) It can cause skin irritation
A) Fruits B) Seeds C) Fresh vegetables D) Commercial gerbil food
A) Chew toys B) Loud music C) Mirrors D) Bright lights
A) Only when it smells bad B) Once or twice a week C) Every day D) Once a month
A) Shorter, thicker tail B) Bushier tail C) Smaller size D) Longer ears
A) Increased aggression and stress B) Improved bonding between gerbils C) Increased activity and playfulness D) Enhanced breeding success
A) Ignore it, as it might be a temporary fluctuation B) Consult a veterinarian C) Increase their food intake drastically D) Give them sugary treats to encourage eating |