gerbil
ger·bil / ˈjərbəl/ • n. 1. a burrowing mouselike rodent (subfamily Gerbillinae) that is specially adapted to living in arid conditions, found in Africa and Asia. 2. another term for jird.
gerbil
gerbil Nocturnal rodent native to arid areas of Asia and Africa. It has long hind legs and tail, with fawn, grey, brown or red fur. It is a subterranean herbivore. Family Cricetidae.
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