These burrow systems are very extensive and may have two or more entrances. In the wild Libyan jirds eat various grass seeds and fruits of cactus species and some leaves. They also dig up and eat bulbs of Allium, Scill and Tulipa species. In cultivated areas they often damage tomato and potato crops. It is believed that for a short time in winter Libyan jirds remain underground in a relatively inactive state.
Libyan jirds reproduce very irregular, there is often aggressive behaviour between a pair.
Because of stress litters often disappear. A young M.libycus. The Libyan jird needs about the same caring as the Mongolian jird. Although, breeding this species is very hard, as they are very aggressive among their species. PAGE Please note that the material on these webpages is covered by copyright law.