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Did you Know? List of Facts about Hamsters
Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusual and interesting facts about Hamsters, trivia and information, including some useful statistics about animals will fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults.

Interesting Facts about Hamsters are as follows:

  • Fact 1 - Definition: Hamsters are short-tailed, burrowing rodents which originated from the Old World with large cheek pouches

  • Fact 2 - They belong to the subfamily Cricetinae, containing about 25 species
  • Fact 3 - Description: Hamsters have short tails, stout bodies, short legs and wide feet
  • Fact 4 - The smallest species are of genus Phodopus with bodies 5.5 to 10.5 cm (about 2 to 4 inches) long
  • Fact 5 - The largest species of hamster is the common hamster (Cricetus cricetus), measuring up to 34 cm (about 13.5 inches) long
  • Fact 6 - Hamsters have thick, silky fur, which can be long or short
  • Fact 7 - Their fur comes in many different colors including black, gray, honey, white, brown, yellow or reddish
  • Fact 8 - Hamsters are short sighted and color blind
  • Fact 9 - Hamsters are omnivores, this means they eat both vegetables and meat
  • Fact 10 - They store and carry food in their spacious cheek pouches
  • Fact 11 - Goldem Hamster Pet: The best-known species of pet hamster is the Syrian or Golden Hamster (Mesocricetus auratus)
  • Fact 12 - There are 4 basic types: Syrian, Russian Dwarf, Chinese and Roborovski hamsters
  • Fact 13 - Their name means “to hoard” in German
  • Fact 14 - Hamsters are nocturnal meaning they sleep during the day and are active during the night
  • Fact 15 - Hamsters are trainable and can be taught how to come by name
  • Fact 16 - A hamster's average life span is about 2-3 years but a human year is about 25 hamster years
  • Fact 17 - A Male hamster is called a boar
  • Fact 18 - A Female hamster is called a sow
  • Fact 19 - Baby hamsters are called pups
  • Fact 20 - Facts about Golden Hamsters as Pets:
    • Golden Hamster Pet fact - Origin: Syrian Desert
    • Golden Hamster Pet fact - Size: 4 - 7 inches
    • Golden Hamster Pet fact - Females are larger
    • Golden Hamster Pet fact - Also  called Teddy Bear Hamsters
    • Golden Hamster Pet fact - Solitary nature and should be caged alone
    • Golden Hamster Pet fact - Lifespan: 2-3 years
    • Golden Hamster Pet fact - Diet: Hamster food, fresh vegetables, yogurt and water
    • Golden Hamster Pet fact - Also require vitamin supplements
  • Fact 21 - The wild golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) is a very rare animal that is found in only a few places in the Middle East such as Syria
  • Fact 22 - Although the Golden Hamster is quite abundant in captivity and is not in danger of extinction, its little-known wild populations are classified as an Endangered Species:
    • The Golden Hamster is listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as 'Vulnerable'
      • Vulnerable - VU (Status: Threatened) - At risk because of their natural declining numbers are facing high-risk in their natural surroundings

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