All you need to know about this gregarious diurnal resident of the desert
Where does the Indian desert jird live?
The Indian desert jird lives in arid zones and deserts, grasslands and shrublands.
What is another name for the Indian desert jird?
Indian desert gerbil.
What is the difference between jirds and gerbils?
Jirds are diurnal rodents, unlike nocturnal gerbils.
About the Authors
Nisarg Prakash
is a wildlife biologist working with RoundGlass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better.
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
