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About Hamster
Hamsters are rodents belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae, which contains 19 species classified in seven genera. They have become established as popular small pets. The best-known species of hamster is the golden or Syrian hamster, which is the type most commonly kept as a pet. Other hamster species commonly kept as pets are the three species of dwarf hamster, Campbell's dwarf hamster, the winter white dwarf hamster and the Roborovski hamster, and the less common Chinese hamster.
Hamster facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Mesocricetus auratus
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitat
- Homes & dry steppe
- A group is called
- Horde
Conservation status
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Mammalia
- Order Rodentia
- Family Cricetidae
- Genus Mesocricetus
- Species Mesocricetus auratus
Source: GBIF
Specs
Typical adult range
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