Gerbils Flashcards
1
Q
Life expectancy?
A
3-4 y
2
Q
Weight
A
50-60g
3
Q
Temperature
A
37.4-39
4
Q
Resp rate
A
90-140 breaths/min
5
Q
Pulse
A
250-500 beats/min
6
Q
A
7
Q
Gestation
A
24-26 d
8
Q
Young at birth?
A
Altricial
9
Q
General nutrition
A
Omnivorous
10
Q
When are they most active?
A
Nocturnal
11
Q
Social or not?
A
Social
12
Q
Why are tails sensitive?
A
Can slip fur (like chinchillas)
13
Q
How do they move?
A
Jumping action
14
Q
How many pairs of teats (females)
A
4 pairs
15
Q
Any nipples in males?
A
No
