GERBILS and HAMSTERS
Mammal         -       Vertebrate        -       Herbivore
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HAMSTER
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GERBIL
Gerbil:
Male:  Buck, Hob
Female:  Doe
Young:  Pup, Kit
Hamster:
       Male:  Boars
Female:  Sows
Young:  Pup
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.
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DWARF HAMSTER
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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.