Why Do Gerbils Have Tails? A Comprehensive Guide to Gerbil Behavior and Anatomy.
Gerbils have a small, but sturdy skeleton. Their bones are highly adapted to digging, jumping, and running. Gerbils have a long tail, which is an extension of the spine and is made up of small bones called vertebrae. The tail comprises about one-third of the gerbil’s total body length. Respiratory System Like other rodents, gerbils … Read more