Golden Hamster

Name: Golden Hamster (Mesocricetus auratus)

Region: Turkey

Introduction: The golden hamster or Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) is a rodent in the subfamily Cricetinae, the hamsters. They are also used as scientific research animals throughout the world.

The size of adult animals ranges from 5 to 7 in (13 to 18 cm) long, with a lifespan of two to three years (3–4 years in domestic homes, 2–3 years in the wild). Body mass is in the range of 120-125g.

Hamsters are very territorial and intolerant of each other; attacks against each other are ubiquitous. Exceptions do occur, usually when a female and male meet when the female is in heat, but even so, the female may attack the male after mating. 

Endangered Status: Vulnerable (VU)

Habitat: Arable fields with annual crops

Threats: Habitat loss

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