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"Ideal as family pets, gerbils are a perennial favorite, especially with children. Their relatively small size and affectionate nature make them easy to hold and play with, and they are quick to entertain with their charming looks and interesting habits. These lovable, gentle creatures are also quiet, take up little space, and are simple to care for with the right information at hand. Gerbils covers everything you need to know to keep your new pet...

Who doesn't wish to share his or her home with a cage full of Furry Mongolian Friends" aka gerbils!? Author Susan Anastasi certain does! She describes these irresistible critters as quiet, clean, friendly, curious, active, and easy-to-please." In deciding whether the gerbil is for you, Anastasi offers this advice: If you are looking for a seemingly limitless cache of cuteness from their long, fanning whiskers and large almond-shaped eyes to heir bunnylike...

Discusses the selection, care and handling, and safety of having gerbils as pets.

Describes the characteristics and behavior of gerbils and provides drawings and photographs of different varieties.

Briefly describes how Mark cares for and tames his pet gerbil.