Their predators are mostly birds. They dig burrow as their homes. Their burrow has many openings so they can escape when a predator comes into their burrow. They also live in groups for protection. When a gerbil sees a predator, it will warn the others by stomping on their feet.
Gerbils are warm blooded and are mammals.
They have thin ears and red eyes. The front leg is shorter than the back leg. Their tail is long and thin. They live for about 3 years. The longest that they live is 5 years.