Syrian / Golden Hamster
The size of a Syrian Hamster is from 15-20cm. The average lifespan of Syrian Hamsters is approximately 1-2 years. Teddy Bear Hamster is a term used to describe the long-haired variety of the Syrian Hamster, named so for their remarkable resemblance to toy teddy bears. Syrian Hamsters are solitary animals and should live alone. Syrian hamsters can have red or black eyes. The Syrian Hamster's scientific name is Mesocricetus auratus. Click here to read more. |
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Dwarf Campbell Russian Hamster
These hamsters can live in groups (preferably of the same sex) and a Dwarf Campbell Russian Hamster is smaller than the Syrian Hamster. It’s coat is brownish. Dwarf Campbell Russian Hamsters are around 10-12cm long. The Dwarf Cambell Russian Hamster's scientific name is Phodopus campbelli. Click here to read more. |
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Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster
Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamsters also love to live in groups. Their coat differs during weather change. In winter the hamster's coat is white and in summer it is grayish. All dwarf hamsters have a dorsal strip on their back. Dwarf Russian hamsters are around 8-10cm long. The Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster's scientific name is Phodopus sungorus. Click here to read more.
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Chinese Hamster
The Chinese Hamster is the most ‘rat like’ type of hamster as this hamster's tail is longer than the other hamsters. Like the Syrian Hamster, the Chinese Hamster is a solitary hamster and should be housed alone. The Chinese hamster is approximately 10-12cms long and it's scientific name is Cricetulus griseus. Click here to read a hamster article about Chinese Hamsters here. |
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Roborovski Hamster
Roborovski Hamsters are very lively and the smallest from all the hamsters. It is around 4-5cm in length. It is rather a hamster to be observed than handled as it is extremely lively! The Roborovski Hamster's scientific name is Phodopus roborovskii. Click here to watch several hamster videos including Roborovski hamster videos.
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