Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus) are by far a more readily available and the more well-known of these two gerbil species – whereas the fat-tailed gerbils (Pachyuromys duprasi) are quite new to the fancy. You can buy both in decent exotic pet stores these days – but you are much more likely to see a Mongolian … Read more
Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus) and fancy mice (Mus musculus) are two of the most common small communal animals people choose as pets – but there are quite big differences between them with regards to group dynamics, habits and homes. This quick comparison guide should help you understand these differences and give you an insight into … Read more
Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus) and fancy rats (Rattus norvegicus) are two of the most common small animals people choose as a first pet – but there are quite big differences between them with regards to how they live and what they love. This quick comparison guide should help you understand these differences and give you … Read more
Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus) and Syrian hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) are two of the most common small animals people choose as a first pet – but there are quite big differences between them with regards to how they live and what they love. This quick comparison guide should help you understand these differences and give you … Read more