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| Species: | G. gleadowi
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Indian hairy-footed gerbil, Gerbillus gleadowi is a species of Gerbil found mainly in Pakistan and northwestern India,
They inhabit dry sandy and rocky country with sparse vegetation. Their burrows are often closed with sand. They feed nocturnally on seeds, roots, nuts, grasses and insects.
They breed throughout the year. The gestation period is 20-22 days with litters of 4-5 naked pups. They young open their eyes at 16-20 days and they are weaned by their parents after a month.