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