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