hamster

     

Mesocricetus Phoopus Cricetus Cricetulus Allocricetulus Cansumys Tscherskia

Trivia about hamster

  • A Cricetus cricetus with large cheek pouches
  • This rodent's name is German for "hoarder" since he hoards food in his cheeks
  • In a boon to lab research, in 1956 it was found that this "golden" rodent could be infected with the common cold
  • The golden species of this small rodent is often sold as a pet because it's clean & easy to care for
  • The golden type of this, now a common pet, was thought to be extinct until around 1930
  • A furry little pet:the rams
  • "The wheel is turning, but" this rodent, Cricetus cricetus, "is dead"
  • Native to Asia Minor, the "golden" type of this chubby-cheeked rodent is a popular pet
  • The Syrian or golden type of this isn't a good child's pet as it's nocturnal & can be crabby & nippy by day
  • Golden, black-bellied & common are the 3 main types of this popular rodent pet