Hamsterz Life (DS)

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If a human earns the trust of a hamster as a pet, the animal will gently move towards their hand and even crawl into it. They are fairly expressive animals, and there is no doubt about how they feel about their owner or surrounding animals. In the wild, hamsters can run 5 miles per night. An exercise wheel is essential, whether your hamster gets time out of its cage or not. These rodents have a scent gland that is located in the middle of their bodies. In the case of a dwarf hamster, the scent gland is located in the hamster’s stomach, allowing them to mark their territory. However, the Syrian hamster (aka the teddy bear hamster) has scent glands on their hips instead.

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It is only if you look very closely that you will observe the more stout and compact configuration of the Winter White dwarf hamster. This is contrast to sleeker and mouse-like facial features of the Campbell’s dwarf hamster. However, if you don’t see this, don’t worry. Sometimes even professional breeders still get the two hamster breeds confused! As one of the nicest breed of hamster, they will also happily welcome a workout partner/cage-mate of their own kind.Turkish Hamster– The Turkish hamster originates in Turkey, Armenia, and several other surrounding nations. It is closely related to the Syrian hamster but is not as well known and rarely kept as a pet. The Turkish hamster population is decreasing in the wild. However, they are often still used as lab test species. These extremely adaptable hamsters live in sand dunes, scrublands, and desert steppes. These areas are very dry with little plant matter, so the hamsters burrow 6 feet under the ground for shelter. Today, Syrian hamsters are widely considered to be the friendliest hamster breed. Not only that they’re also considered the best breed of hamster for families with children.

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a b c d e Kuhnen, G. (2002). Comfortable quarters for hamsters in research institutions. In "Comfortable Quarters for Laboratory Animals" Eds V. Reinhardt and A. Reinhardt. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington DC. pp.33-37 Roborovski dwarf hamsters have lovely sandy-brown coats with white bellies, which just adds to their cuteness. They are best housed alone. While this hamster is timid and docile around people, they can get more aggressive when around other Chinese hamsters.

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While various hamster breeds hail from around the globe, their common name was a gift from the Germans. The best-known species of hamster is the golden or Syrian hamster ( Mesocricetus auratus), which is the type most commonly kept as pets. There are numerous Syrian hamster variations including long-haired varieties and different colors. British zoologist Leonard Goodwin claimed most hamsters kept in the United Kingdom were descended from the colony he introduced for medical research purposes during the Second World War. [26] Hamsters were domesticated and kept as pets in the United States at least as early as 1942. [27] A spacious hamster cage made from a display cabinet The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is the UK's largest and longest established independent veterinary school and is a Member Institution of the University of London.

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Petri, Ines; Dumbell, Rebecca; Scherbarth, Frank; Steinlechner, Stephan; Barrett, Perry (2014). "Effect of Exercise on Photoperiod-Regulated Hypothalamic Gene Expression and Peripheral Hormones in the Seasonal Dwarf Hamster Phodopus sungorus". PLOS ONE. 9 (3): e90253. Bibcode: 2014PLoSO...990253P. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0090253. PMC 3946023. PMID 24603871. Hamsterz Life is a hamster simulation video game released by Digital Kids (JP) and Ubisoft (US) for the Nintendo DS. Hamsterz Life is also known as Love ♥ Hamster or Love Love Hamster in Japan.Hamsters can make good pets for both adults and children but until now, very little was published about their health. Parents can now help their children with realistic expectations of how long their hamster may live and what are the most common conditions to look out for to protect the health of these delightful little creatures .”

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Campbell’s Dwarf Hamster– One of only two species of Russian dwarf hamsters, the Campbell’s Dwarf hamster is a very common pet store find. They were named after Charles William Campbell, who first caught one in Mongolia in 1904. They come in many colors and are friendly, boisterous, and active. Campbell’s Dwarf hamsters can become territorial if kept in groups. This means they should be kept in very large enclosures. Additionally, this species is genetically predisposed to developing diabetes. Interestingly, the most likely cause of death in hamsters isn’t being hunted – it is heart disease. What Do Hamsters Eat?

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Dr Dan O’Neill, Associate Professor in Companion Animal Epidemiology at the RVC and lead author of the paper, said: Hamsters can make good pets but it’s important for their specific welfare needs, such as being nocturnal, to be understood and met and that both owners and vets are aware of the common signs of ill health, so they know when medical intervention is needed. For owners, having realistic expectations of life expectancy is also helpful, particularly if a child is to be involved in the hamster’s care. It is advisable to speak to a vet before getting any pet, to make sure it is the right animal for all who will be responsible for it and to consider other species which may be a better fit for the owner or family.” The instinct of any Roborovski dwarf hamster, when restrained, is to escape – and they are very good at it. Hamsters have also become an incredibly popular pet, and there are many toys and hideaways that can be added to their home to recreate their natural surroundings. In the wild, hamsters live in steppes, edges of deserts, and sand dunes