F32d Taxidermy Oddities Curiosities Desert Rat gerbil dome display collectible

Description

f32d  #1  This little guy is adorable!  He is surrounded by natural elements including preserved fern, flowers, acorn, a real beetle, ladybug, bark and moss!  He has the cutest little face!  Great addition to any collection!  This display is approx. 8 x 6".
Species: Meriones Uguiculatus-desert rat    Lizard- Species-Anollis Carolinensis-anola
desert rat-These amazing animals have very strong back legs that make them powerful jumpers. There Latin name roughly translates to “little clawed warrior”, although they are gentle and sweet.
The Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus) is a social rodent distributed in desert grasslands and agricultural fields of Inner Mongolia of China, Mongolia, and Russia (Liu et al. 2007). Mongolian gerbils live in groups year-round. Each group consists of 2–17 individuals, including juveniles, adult males, and adult females, possibly an extended family group (Agren et al. 1989a). Behavioral observations suggest that Mongolian gerbils are socially monogamous: male and female founders form a pair until 1 of them dies or disperses (Scheibler et al. 2004). Furthermore, Mongolian gerbils are cooperative breeders (Clark and Galef 2001). Each group has 1 breeding female. Juveniles (females in particular) often remain at their natal sites after weaning and assist in the care of young of their mothers or siblings (Agren et al. 1989a; Clark and Galef 2001). Evidence suggests that juveniles delay sexual maturity and dispersal (W. Liu, pers. obs.). Delayed dispersal or juvenile philopatry to natal burrow systems has been shown to correlate with extended family groups within prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster) and appears to be the basis of social group formation in prairie voles (Solomon and Getz 1997).
NOTE:  If your item is in a glass dome please be aware that the domes are NOT permanently connected to the base.  Care has to be taken when opening or removing the dome so not to damage the display or specimen.
If you are purchasing one of my Victorian displays and are familiar with Antique Victorian displays, you are aware of that they have usually fallen into disarray and disintegrated to the point that they no longer show well. My displays mimic the antique look without everything being washed out and tattered due to extreme age. I keep my displays as economical as possible enabling me to make them a lot more affordable than the true antiques. Every display shows well and is sure to be noticed and commented on! All my displays are hand crafted using only the highest quality of items available and as many natural pieces as possible. Much time and thought are invested into each ONE OF A KIND DISPLAY (unless otherwise noted) as to bring life to the natural beauty of each animal so they may be enjoyed for years to come. Each display is decorated specifically to enhance the beauty of the animal/insect showcased as well as show each in a natural setting. These displays will fascinate as well as inspire wonder in all who view!
Check us out!  Please check out our other displays, they make wonderful Christmas, Birthday, Anniversary and some even Man Cave displays!
There are also many more mostly hand made and unique items!  Please check our feedback for comments on our wonderful and unique items.
IF YOU PURCHASE A SECOND ITEM WITH YOUR ORDER AND SEND US A MESSAGE WITH THE ORDER THAT SAYS "FREE GIFT", WE WILL INCLUDE A FREE GIFT WITH YOUR ORDER.  ALL ORDERS MUST HAVE 2 OR MORE DIFFERENT ITEMS (NOT ALL OF THE SAME) TO QUALIFY.  OUR WAY OF SAYING "THANK YOU" FOR TAKING THE TIME TO LOOK!
All displays will be carefully packed to the best of our ability to insure a safe and damage free arrival.  If free First class shipping is offered and chosen it does not include insurance.   If you want your item insured in case of damage in shipping please choose Priority Mail, that includes 0. worth of insurance.  Returns are excepted, please contact us ASAP if you would like to return the item. Return shipping to be paid by buyer.  Once the item is returned a refund will be issued minus a . restocking fee on each of these items ordered. There are no refunds on shipping charges.