Yes it can but not good for it they prefer to live in pairs for the girls and in groups for the boys
Can A Gerbil Live Alone?
They can, but it is better to buy them in pairs of at least 2. Gerbils are social animals and in the wild they would live in large family groups - it is always best to buy them from the same litter in small groups.
Yes, a gerbil can live alone.