Pictures and facts about the Sundevall's jird

Sundevall's jird

Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Muridae
Subfamily : Gerbillinae
Species : Meriones crassus

 

The Sundevall's jird is listed as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Facts about the Sundevall's jird

Sundevall’s Jirds are very new on the pet market.

The gestation period of the Sundevall's jird is 22-24 days.

html Meriones: the jird fanlisting: Sundevall's Jirds The Sundevall’s Jird (Meriones crassus) is known by many other names including the Jerusalem Jird, the Silky Jird, and the Gentle Jird. (Full text)

Libyan Jirds Sundevall's Jirds The Sundevall’s Jird (Meriones crassus) is known by many other names including the Jerusalem Jird, the Silky Jird, and the Gentle Jird. (Full text)

The gestation period of the Sundevall's jird is 22-24 days. (Full text)

Here is a picture of habitat south of The Dead Sea where Sundevall's Jirds are known to live: Photo by Anne Searight In appearance this gerbil is quite a bit larger than the Mongolian Gerbil usually seen in pet shops but is still only about half the size of a (Full text)

A mature Sundevall's Jird is, for instance, only about half the size of a full-grown Shaw's Jird. (Full text)

Sundevall's Jirds are inquisitive, showing little fear of human beings, and are quick to emerge from their sleeping box to investigate any disturbance within the cage, and can become very tame. (Full text)

1. Meriones, genus Meriones -- (a genus of Cricetidae)
Meriones
genus Meriones
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