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What risks could pet hamsters and gerbils pose in Australia?

Written by: Marta Hernandez-Jover, Professor in Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health, Charles Sturt University

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Kids on TV and in movies always seem to be keeping hamsters and gerbils as pets. They’re small, look cute, and don’t need to be taken for a walk. So why don’t we all have hamsters and gerbils as pets in Australia?

The answer: biosecurity and biodiversity.

Gerbils are not allowed to be imported into Australia for any...

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