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Winter White Russian hamsters are well known for changing their coat in winter. As the name suggests, they go white in winter (it's used as camouflage against the snow in the wild) and during summer they go brown (to blend in with their background after the snow has melted).
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What kinds of hamsters are there?
There are Syrian Hamsters (the most common type), Dwarf Russian Campbells Hamsters, Dwarf Russian Winter White Hamsters, Dwarf Roborovski Hamsters, and Dwarf Chinese Hamsters.
Why is your hamster changing color?
i dont know my hamster has just started getting dark colour fur on his body and i dont know whats wrong with him this didn't happen with my other hamster she either got samonellis or she froze to death. : (
What do hamsters do when the hibernate and when do the usually do it?
In the wild they hibernate by sleeping in the winter. But as a pet, hamsters do not hibernate as they should be warm all winter because they should live indoors.
What time in the year do dogs mostly shed fur?
Some shed all year long but spring is the worst time because they shed their winter coat. They also shed vigorously in the Autumn to prepare for their winter coat. In the spring they shed their thicker winter coat to put on a thinner summer coat. In the fall the process is reversed, they get rid of their summer coat to put on a warmer winter coat.
Do you have to put a coat on your horse in winter?
Yes horses absolutely have to wear a winter coat in Winter as it wont make them sick like us we need jumpers and jackets to keep warm and not to get a flue. :]
What occurs when a person buy a third winter coat?
Nothing really occurs if a person purchases a third winter coat. The only thing that will change is the extra coat the person has.
Do cows change coats is with the season?
The actuall patern would not change, but in winter it would have a thick coat, autumn losing the coat, summer normal coat (thin), spring, begining to grow the thicker coat again.
Do tigers change color in the winter?
No. Siberian tigers, as with all tiger subspecies, do not change coat color.
Why is your hamsters tail brown?
He is tail brown because hamsters come in many different colours. It is okay so do not worry.
Why would animal's coat change during the winter and summer?
they grow a thicker coat during the winter because its so cold then loss it in the summer so they don't over heat
How does a rabbit change in winter?
They shed there summer coat off and grow a snow-white coat. This helps them camouflage when predator are near.
How does squirel change?
well in the winter a squirrel's coat changes from brown to white in the summer it's coat changes again from white to brown.
Which of the following causes a horse to grow a winter coat?
If the horse is exposed to the colder weather, his body knows that it is time to grow a winter coat. However if he is blanketed and/or stalled, he will not be exposed to the weather, or not exposed very much, and therefore won't grow a very good winter coat because he has no reason to.Normally the change of seasons, but a winter coats keeps them warm and cozy during winter!!!
Are winter white Russian hamsters nocturnal?
All hamsters are nocturnal.
Can winter white hamsters swim?
Hamsters can swim. They will drown if they do though.
How many types of hamsters exists?
Syrian Hamsters - Winter White Hamsters - Chinese Hamsters - Campbells Dwarf Hamsters - Roborovski Hamsters So, 5.
How much did a woman's winter coat cost in the 1930s?
It was about $28.00 for a woman's winter coat.
