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What is a Syrian Hamster?

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What is a Syrian Hamster?

Extremely popular as pets, Syrian hamsters (also known as Golden Hamsters or Mesocricetus auratus) are rodents that grow to 5-7 inches (13-17 cm) in length and weight around 5-7 oz. (40-200 g). In their natural habitats, these omnivorous creatures are territorial and solitary in nature. They do well in both arid and humid environments, and being nocturnal, tends to seek food at … [Read more...]

What is a Golden Hamster

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What is a Golden Hamster

What you may know as a golden hamster or teddy bear hamster is officially known as Mesocricetus auratus, a kind of small rodent that belongs to the Cricetinae subfamily. This classification comprises all 25 kinds of hamsters. Golden hamsters are a type of Syrian hamster and they are extremely popular as pets. They can grow to be 4-7 inches (10.2-17.8 cm) long, with the females … [Read more...]

What is a Chinese Hamster?

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Chinese hamsters are small rodents that belong to the Cricetinae family. They were originally from Mongolia and China, but are now common pets in homes all over the world. Many people say they are rat-like despite being hamsters due to their thin, long bodies, sharp teeth, and long tails. They can be tough to have as a pet because they can suffer from many health issues and … [Read more...]

What is a Winter White Hamster?

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Nocturnal creatures and quite small - even by hamster standards - winter white hamsters are part of the Phodopu genus of the Cricetinae family. They are one of the smallest type of hamster and they are easily identified by their unusual markings. Their mellow temperaments and petite size have made them very popular pets; however, they are susceptible to many medical conditions. … [Read more...]

What is a Roborovski Hamster?

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The Roborovski hamster is the tiniest hamster in the entire hamster family, with an adult length of roughly 2 inches (5 cm). Their small size makes them agile, and they are one of the few types of hamsters that can share a cage with another companion without getting into any fights. This breed was first found in the late 19th century in parts of northern China and Mongolia. … [Read more...]

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