Here's a breakdown of their specific range:
* North Africa: From Morocco and Algeria eastward to Egypt.
* Middle East: Regions like Israel, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and parts of Saudi Arabia.
* Asia: Western Asia, including countries like Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan. They also extend into parts of Central Asia.
It's important to note that specific species of gerbils have different ranges within this general area. For example:
* The Mongolian gerbil, a popular pet species, is found in the steppes of Mongolia and northern China.
* The Egyptian gerbil, another common pet species, is native to Egypt, Israel, and parts of the Arabian Peninsula.
While gerbils are found in the wild in these regions, they are also popular pets globally, meaning they are kept in homes and are not restricted to their natural habitat.