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Gerbil

gerbil

Track images

How to identify

Front tracks tiny with four toes; hind tracks slightly larger. Tail drags and hopping patterns may be visible in fine sand.

About this animal

Gerbils are small rodents with tiny tracks and strong hind legs for hopping.

Habitat: Dry grasslands, shrublands, arid regions (or cages for pets)

Track reference

What the Gerbil track looks like (from our common tracks guide):

Gerbil track outline
Gerbil track