GERBILS and HAMSTERS
Mammal         -       Vertebrate        -       Herbivore

HAMSTER

GERBIL

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Gerbil:

Male:  Buck, Hob

Female:  Doe

Young:  Pup, Kit

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Hamster:

       Male:  Boars

Female:  Sows

Young:  Pup

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GERBILS ...

There are more than 100 species of gerbils.
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• Lives for 2-3 years.
• Are mostly nocturnal.
• Like a nesting box for security.
• Can be tamed.
• Love sunflower seeds.
• Love to hoard their food.
• Are best kept in pairs.
• When excited or stressed will thump hind legs.
• Friendly and sociable animals.
• Teeth continue to grow throughout their life.
• Don't drink much as they don't sweat.
• Can smell adrenaline and are installed in airport security areas to detect terrorists.
• Have a good sense of smell.

DWARF HAMSTER

HAMSTER WITH FOOD STORED IN ITS CHEECKS

​HAMPSTERS...
There are about 25 species of hamster for 2-4 years.​

• Prefer to live alone.
• Are nocturnal.
• All bite, if provoked.
• Have weak eyesight.
• Store food in large cheek pouches.
• Eat nuts, sees, vegetables, grass, fruits and berries.
• Can run very fast.
• Teeth continue to grow throughout their life.
• Have good memories.

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Visit:  Gerbils and Hamsters . COLLECTIVE NOUNS

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