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Syrian (golden) hamsters came from Syria, in the Middle East, where it lives in burrows in the desert. Syrian hamsters were first bred and studied by zoologists in the 1930s, and since then, these little furry rodents have become one of the worlds most popular pets.
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Why do they only sell dwarf hamsters in stores and what happened to regular sized hamsters?
Well I'm sorry to say but syrian hamsters are not that popular any more some places syrian hamsters are very popular but some places there not
Are golden hamsters Syrian hamsters?
Yes, it's just another name of calling them:). As well as Golden Hamsters, Syrian hamsters are also sometimes referred to as teddy bear hamsters (long haired syrian hamsters), alien hamsters (hairless syrian hamsters), black bear or european black bear (black syrian hamsters). They are all variations in colour/coat of the same species of hamster. I believe all hamsters are from Syrian so they all have a common ancestry
Are Syrian hamsters the best?
no syrian hamsters are cute but there hair can contain fleas or ticks because it is so long.but if you want to deal with that you can.
Are Syrian hamsters all boys?
No, Syrian Hamsters can be male or female.
What color is Syrian?
Syrian hamsters aka golden hamsters, come in a wide variety of colors and patterns and fur lengths. All of the larger hamsters (about the size of a 12 yr old's hand) are Syrian hamsters. "Teddy Bear" and "Black Bear" hamsters are examples of breeds of Syrian hamsters. I have breed brown, black, white, cream, and even red syrian's. Though the 'traditional' syrian (50's era) was brown with dark flashes on the cheek pouches, and a gray belly. A little later the white belly became popular.
Do Fancy Syrian Hamsters have long fur?
long haired syrian hamsters have long hair... short haired syrian hamsters have short hair
How many types of hamsters exists?
Syrian Hamsters - Winter White Hamsters - Chinese Hamsters - Campbells Dwarf Hamsters - Roborovski Hamsters So, 5.
What is the Syrian hamsters wild habitat?
the Syrian dessert
Will your Syrian hamster kill your fancy hamster?
'Fancy' hamsters are just Syrian hamsters with interesting fur. Syrian hamsters are solitary creatures, and will fight against another. Do not put them together.
What are the biggest hamsters called?
Syrian hamsters are the largest if you buy a baby Syrian hamster it will be tiny but when it is fully grown it will be huge. long haired Syrian hamsters are sometimes called teddy bear hamsters because they are so much like a teddy bear
Are Syrian and sable hamsters the same?
no if they are in the same cage they would fight. syrian and sable hamsters are not the same
Do Syrian hamsters live longer then Roborovski hamsters?
No Roborovski hamsters live longer.(Robo sounds like robot so it figures.)
