I have a gerbil and a hamster and I wanted to see what made them alike and what made them different. So I deceided to make a list of my observations. You may be surpirsed at what I found. First, let's look at the differences between the two rodents.
The Differences List:
GERBIL HAMSTER
Goes Potty Everywhere Potty trained/picks a corner
Has a long furry tail Has short stubby tail
Has Small Ears Has big Ears
Awake on and off day and night Nocturnal
Has scent glands on belly Has scent glands on hips
Does not have a cheek pouch Has cheek pouches
Does not have paw pads Has paw pads
Can hop Does not hop
Squeeks Screams (only if scared)
List of Likenesses:
My gerbil and hamster are BOTH
From the rodent family
Must chew for their teeths health
Like sunflower seeds
Are close to the same size
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| This is Mr.Nibbles, My hamster |
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| This is Cookie, My gerbil |
Thanks for reading my observations on HG research. (Note: HG Research stands for Hamster Gerbil research)
Good job Alex, some of this data is surprising. WHen I heard poor Mr. Nibbles scream in fear the first day we brought him home I didn't know what the poor guy was going through. So glad Mr. Nibbles is sweet and used to us now, he really is comfortable with the family and surroundings and that took patience on your part..Good job!
ReplyDeleteAlex, what a great job you did in researching this. I sure didn't know about all those differences. I love your blog spot. Love, Aunt Sari
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