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
ShutterstockKids 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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