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| − | + | There are approximately 90 species of gerbil but most kept as pets are either a Mongolian Gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus) or a derivative of a Mongolian. Therefore the examples included below are not strictly breeds but more of a selection of colours/types that are most commonly encountered. The selection has been derived from "The Gerbil Colour Palette" which is a website made in conjunction with the National Gerbil Society in the UK. Please see http://home.wtal.de/ehr/gerbils/colors.htm for further details. | |
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| + | ===Agouti Colours=== | ||
| + | *Usually have a white belly and tri-coloured hairs. Usually grey near the skin followed by a yellow band and a black ticking at the furthest end of the hair. | ||
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Overview
There are approximately 90 species of gerbil but most kept as pets are either a Mongolian Gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus) or a derivative of a Mongolian. Therefore the examples included below are not strictly breeds but more of a selection of colours/types that are most commonly encountered. The selection has been derived from "The Gerbil Colour Palette" which is a website made in conjunction with the National Gerbil Society in the UK. Please see http://home.wtal.de/ehr/gerbils/colors.htm for further details.
Agouti Colours
- Usually have a white belly and tri-coloured hairs. Usually grey near the skin followed by a yellow band and a black ticking at the furthest end of the hair.
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