gerbil
Small caged pet
A gerbil is a small burrowing rodent native to desert regions of Africa and Asia, commonly kept as a pet.
Gerbils are social animals that live in groups and are known for their curious, energetic behavior and habit of standing upright on their hind legs.
Unlike hamsters, gerbils have furry tails and are active during the day.
The kids begged for a gerbil after visiting the pet store.
Barred confinement structure
- wheelRotating circular frame
- companionOne who keeps company
- beddingMaterials covering a mattress
- waterbottleVessel for carrying drinks
treats · domesticated · playful · tame · cute · care · exercise · entertainment
Small burrowing pet rodent
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- ratRodent or informer
- guinea pigSmall rodent, pet or test subject
- chinchillaDense-furred Andean rodent
Mongolian · squirrel · chipmunk · vole · lemming · cavy · gnawing · incisors
Moving quickly, playfully
- burrowingDigging to create shelter
- gnawingPersistent biting action
- foragingSeeking wild food sources
- hoardingExcessive accumulation of goods
thumping · grooming · curious · energetic · nimble · agile · lively · quick
Enclosed underground route
- diggingRemoving earth below
- undergroundBelow ground or countercultural
- nestAnimal-built shelter for young
- chamberEnclosed room or cavity
substrate · excavate · bedding · hideout · refuge · shelter · den · burrowing
cage
Barred confinement structure
waterbottle · treats · domesticated · playful · tame · cute · care · exercise · entertainment · handleable
hamster
Small burrowing pet rodent
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- ratRodent or informer
- guinea pigSmall rodent, pet or test subject
chinchilla · Mongolian · squirrel · chipmunk · vole · lemming · cavy · gnawing · incisors · whiskers
scampering
Moving quickly, playfully
hoarding · thumping · grooming · curious · energetic · nimble · agile · lively · quick · darting
tunnel
Enclosed underground route
- diggingRemoving earth below
- undergroundBelow ground or countercultural
- nestAnimal-built shelter for young
chamber · substrate · excavate · bedding · hideout · refuge · shelter · den · burrowing · nesting
Mongolian
Of a landlocked Asian nation
Gobi · steppe · habitat · xeric · dry · semiarid · grassland · scrubland · Asian · wild
coat
Outer garment or layer
pelage · plush · downy · cuddly · velvety · tufted · agouti · piebald · spotted · lilac
gerbilhamster
Small burrowing pet rodent
guinea pig · rat · mouse · chinchilla · ferret
- gerbil cageEnclosure for small pets