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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Wagner’s gerbil (Gerbillus dasyurus)
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Lataste’s gerbil (Gerbillus latastei)
Information on Lataste’s gerbil is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Cheesman’s gerbil (Gerbillus cheesmani)
A medium-sized gerbil, Cheesman’s gerbil (Gerbillus cheesmani) is named after the military officer, explorer and ornithologist Colonel... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Greater Egyptian gerbil (Gerbillus pyramidum)
The largest gerbil in Egypt, the greater Egyptian gerbil has orange-brown to tawny-grey fur on its upperparts, often with a darker stripe... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Pale gerbil (Gerbillus perpallidus)
The name ‘gerbil’ derives from an Arabic word that alludes to the well-muscled hind legs that are characteristic of this group. The pale... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Lesser short-tailed gerbil (Gerbillus simoni)
The appropriately named lesser short-tailed gerbil is distinguished from other Gerbillus species by the shorter tail; while all other... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Pygmy gerbil (Gerbillus henleyi)
The pygmy gerbil is, as its name implies, the smallest Gerbillus species with a total length of just ten centimetres. Being a ‘naked-soled... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Lesser Egyptian gerbil (Gerbillus gerbillus)
The lesser Egyptian gerbil is the smallest and one of the most widespread Gerbillus species in Egypt. The fur on its back is dappled yellow... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Flower's gerbil (Gerbillus floweri)
Along with the rats, mice, voles, hamsters and lemmings, gerbils belong to the Muridae, the largest family of mammals. Flower’s gerbil is a... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Anderson's gerbil (Gerbillus andersoni)
The little-known Anderson’s gerbil is a relatively slender-built, medium-sized gerbil. It has fairly long, dense fur, which is dark tan with... More 1 Image 0 videos -
North African gerbil (Gerbillus campestris)
Also sometimes known as the rock gerbil because of its habitat preferences, the North African gerbil has sandy coloured fur on its... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Mackillingin's gerbil (Gerbillus mackillingini)
In order to provide camouflage, the fur of gerbils often matches the colour of the ground on which they live, leading to a great deal of... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Pleasant gerbil (Gerbillus amoenus)
The pleasant gerbil, also known as the charming dipodil, has short, brown fur on the upperparts of the body, blending into yellow on the... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Okinawa spiny rat (Tokudaia muenninki)
Information on the Okinawa spiny rat (Tokudaia muenninki) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Camiguin forest mouse (Apomys camiguinensis)
The Camiguin forest mouse (Apomys camiguinensis) is one of two mammals endemic to the tiny island of Camiguin in the Philippines. The... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Whitehead's spiny rat (Maxomys whiteheadi)
Named after the British explorer John Whitehead who first documented its existence, Whitehead’s spiny rat (Maxomys whiteheadi) has... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Mayor's mouse (Mus mayori)
Information on the Mayor's mouse is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Dinagat bushy-tailed cloud rat (Crateromys australis)
Information on the Dinagat bushy-tailed cloud rat (Crateromys australis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Sundaic arboreal niviventer (Niviventer cremoriventer)
The Sundaic arboreal niviventer (Niviventer cremoriventer) is one of 15 species belonging to the genus Niviventer, known as the ‘white... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Koopman's pencil-tailed tree mouse (Chiropodomys karlkoopmani)
Information on Koopman’s pencil-tailed tree mouse (Chiropodomys karlkoopmani) is currently being researched and written and will appear... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Fawn hopping mouse (Notomys cervinus)
An inhabitant of the arid Australian outback, the fawn hopping mouse (Notomys cervinus), also known as the ‘ooarri’, has elongated hind legs... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Shark Bay mouse (Pseudomys fieldi)
The Shark Bay mouse is a robust, long-haired rodent often given the nickname ‘shaggy mouse’ for the shaggy fur that covers its body. The fur... More 9 Images 0 videos -
Arabian spiny mouse (Acomys dimidiatus)
Named for the fur on its back which, when stroked against the direction of the hair follicles, becomes coarse and spine-like, the Arabian... More 10 Images 1 Video -
Black rat (Rattus rattus)
Also known as the ship rat, the black rat (Rattus rattus) was introduced to Britain with the Romans. Generally smaller than the brown rat (... More 7 Images 1 Video -
Northern hopping mouse (Notomys aquilo)
The northern hopping mouse is a nocturnal rodent, native to Australia. It is similar in size to a rat and has sandy brown fur, with a pale... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Southern giant slender-tailed cloud rat (Phloeomys cumingi)
Although the word ‘rat’ may conjure up an image of an unattractive, disease-ridden rodent, the southern giant slender-tailed cloud rat, with... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Libyan jird (Meriones libycus)
Similar in appearance to the gerbils to which it is related, the Libyan jird is a fairly small but robust rodent, with soft, fine fur, a... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Gould’s mouse (Pseudomys gouldii)
Information on the Gould’s mouse is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos -
White-footed rabbit-rat (Conilurus albipes)
Information on the white-footed rabbit-rat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Asia Minor spiny mouse (Acomys cilicicus)
The Asia Minor or Turkish spiny mouse is so-called as the back of both males and females are covered in coarse, inflexible spine-like hairs... More 8 Images 0 videos -
Sahyadris forest rat (Rattus satarae)
Information on the Sahyadris forest rat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
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