The hairy-footed gerbil (Gerbillurus paeba) is a species of rodent found in Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

Its natural habitats are dry savanna, temperate shrubland, hot deserts, sandy shores, and urban areas.

The upper parts of the body are reddish-orange to a greyish-red, whereas other Gerbillurus members may be a bit darker.

[2] Its natural habitats are dry savanna, temperate shrubland, hot deserts, sandy shores, and urban areas.

Other normal grooming habits include scratching, face washing, licking and tail cleaning, and sand bathing.