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Rodent Pets: A Comparison

 GerbilGuinea PigHamsterMouseRat
Length*4–6 in.10–11 in.3–5 in.2–3 in.6–8 in.
Taillongnoneshortlonglong
Cheek pouches?noyesyesnono
Lifespan3–4 yrs4–6 yrs2–2.5 yrs1.5–2 yrs2–3 yrs
Native areaAfrica, AsiaSouth AmericaAsia, Europeworldwideworldwide
Fun factis a very good diggersqueals like a pig when excitedhas poor eyesight but keen hearingits heart can beat 700 times a minutecan swim underwater

*not including tail

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