Question: what is the difference between a mouse and a gerbil?
Answer: Gerbils and mice are two of the most popular kinds of pet rodents. ... [A mouse's ears are much bigger and rounder than a gerbil's. A gerbil's tail is fatter and furrier than a mouse's, and common gerbils are sandy gold (agouti) while mice are darker brown. Gerbils dig deep burrows, while mice don't.