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North African gerbil
Adult weight : 0.028 kg (0.0616 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 7 years
North African gerbil
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Muridae
Subfamily : Gerbillinae
Species : Gerbillus campestris
Facts about the North African gerbil
Although not members of the genus Meriones, two other of the larger North African gerbils are also refered to as jirds. (Full text)
1. Gerbillus, genus Gerbillus -- (type genus of the Gerbillinae: typical gerbils)Gerbillus
genus Gerbillus
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