Mongolian gerbil Mongolian gerbil Meriones unguiculatus, the Mongolian gerbil or Mongolian jird, is a small rodent belonging to the subfamily Gerbillinae. It is the most widely known species of the gerbil subfamily, and is the most commonly kept as a small house pet or experimental animal. Under those conditions, it is known as the domesticated gerbil. Like the Syrian or golden hamster, it was first brought to the United States in 1954 by Dr. Victor Schwentker for use in scientific research. Forty-four pairs were caught in Mongolia and brought to England. They were described as having "squirrel colors... with long furry tails."
Morgan's gerbil mouse Morgan's gerbil mouse Morgan's gerbil mouse ("Eligmodontia morgani"), also known as the western Patagonian laucha, is a South American species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is named for J. P. Morgan, one of the sponsors of the expedition that first identified the species. Morgan's gerbil mouse is a slender, mouse-like rodent with large ears and elongated hind feet. Adults measure from in total length, including a tail about long, and weigh from . Females are slightly larger than males. The fur is long and silky, and is a dull brownish-grey over the upper body, and pure white on