What is a Syrian hamster?

, which is often held as pets, is a Syrian hamster (Mesocry auratus) a rodent that is 5 to 7 inches (13 to 17 cm) in full cultivation and tilts the scale at 5 to 7 ounces (140 to 200 grams). In the wild, the all -powerful creatures are lonely and territorial nature, flourishing in a humid and arid environment and usually looking for food at dusk and dawn. Syrian hamster, which has a life expectancy of two to three years, can be traced to Israel and Syria and is often used in scientific research.

, which has a Syrian hamster wide head, small nose and large eyes, own deep cheek case that is able to store its food that can include insects, grass and seeds. The back of the back has five fingers, while the front legs have four fingers. When it is found in the wild, the Syrian hamster is usually golden brown with a predominantly white belly. Behavior and mutations cause hamsters to have different patterns and different colors, including white, balls, gray and cream.

In general, the Syrian hamster is bred to have different types of coat. Longhair hamster, sometimes known as a teddy bear hamster, can grow a coat that can be up to 4 inches (10 cm). For the most part, only men grow long coats. Satin or bald hamster has a glossy coat. Other types of Syrian hamster include Shorthair and Rex, which is known for its wavy hair pattern.

Syrian hamsters can be sexually mature by five weeks, but generally reproduced in about four months. In an open case, the woman generally tolerates men only for breeding. When a female hamster does not depend on a male man, it is not uncommon for attacking men. The woman will indicate that she is ready to reproduce by standing with his tail and holding right up.

Usually a woman gives birth 16 days later. The offense may include up to 20 young. The young were born hairless and blind. After about a month, hamsters no longer depend on their mother. In the wild can maneTka even eat your own young.

Due to their different colors, brands and coats, hamsters are often sold as pets. Loners by nature, hamsters are often held in cages alone. If more hamsters are held together, they can fight death.