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Can hamsters be wild?
Yes, a domesticated hamster may survive in the wild, however, they may not survive for long. You see, domestic hamsters, or any domestic animal in that matter, do not have the necessary instincts and survival skills that they need in order to survive in the wild.
Where do all hamsters come from?
Hamsters are originally from South America After doing a report with my 2nd grade daughter we learned that it depends on the breed, but the come mostly from Asia. In particular Russia, China, Turkey and a lot of mention of Syria. The first domesticated hamsters were Syrian hamsters.
What country does the hamster originate from?
The domesticated hamster originates from Syria in the Middle East. They were first discovered in the 18th century and have been popular pets ever since.
Where did hamsters originate?
Hamsters were first discovered in 1839 in the Syrian desert in the Middle East. They were thought to be extinct, but in 1930 a scientist in Syria found a nest with a female and 11 babies. Four hamsters lived and the first hamsters were brought to England in 1931 and to the United States in 1938. It was discovered that they made good pets and by 1950 there were 100,000 golden hamsters in the United States. Hamsters were living in relative obscurity until just 70 years ago, when a zoologist discovered a family of these rodents in the Syrian desert. Today, hamsters' friendly nature and adaptability have placed them among America's most popular small pets.
When were goats Domesticated?
they were the first animals to be domesticated
Are all hamsters nocternal?
yes but when domesticated they become used to the human schedule the lose their nocturnal ways
Is hamster an endangered animals?
No. They're a domesticated species, therefore making them abundant. Even wild hamsters aren't endangered.
Can hamsters be wild?
Yes, a domesticated hamster may survive in the wild, however, they may not survive for long. You see, domestic hamsters, or any domestic animal in that matter, do not have the necessary instincts and survival skills that they need in order to survive in the wild.
What is a hamsters habbit?
Hamsters are indigenous to the desert were they burrow and bathe in the sand. domesticated hamsters (such as pets) use wood shavings to substitute the sand as a burrow. Many pet stores carry sterile sand that is used to bathe the hamsters but many hamster owners such as my self just give their pet a bath in the tub with a little water. I Hope this Answers Your Question.
Is hamster a pest?
Hamsters are not considered pests. They are domesticated rodents that are commonly kept as pets due to their small size, ease of care, and cute appearance. In the wild, hamsters play a role in their ecosystems, such as helping to control insect populations.
How many breeds of hamster are there?
There are around 25 hamster species in all including wild hamsters like the European Hamster. Domesticated there are Syrians and dwarves. There are 4 types of dwarves kept as pets, Winter Whites, Campbells, Robovorski, and Chinese hamsters.
Are porcupines illegal as pets in California?
According to California law, only the following rodents are not illegal: domesticated races of golden hamsters, dwarf hamsters, rats, mice, guinea pigs, chinchilla (Chinchilla laniger). However, in the list of illegal pets, they do not specifically mention porcupines.
When do hamsters hibenation?
Well, in the wild (yes these cute things exist in the wild), the do it at winter, like all other rodents. Usually domesticated hamsters don't hibernate, unless it is uber cold in your house at winter and you supply them with LOTS of food. But don't take my word for it. Google, anybody?
What are some domesticated animals that bite?
I'm sure that most domesticated animals are capable of biting humans. Many pets do - dogs, cats, rodents such as mice, rats, gerbils, hamsters and guinea pigs, tortoises, birds, horses, etc. Farm animals can too - a pig bite can be very nasty.
Where do all hamsters come from?
Hamsters are originally from South America After doing a report with my 2nd grade daughter we learned that it depends on the breed, but the come mostly from Asia. In particular Russia, China, Turkey and a lot of mention of Syria. The first domesticated hamsters were Syrian hamsters.
What country does the hamster originate from?
The domesticated hamster originates from Syria in the Middle East. They were first discovered in the 18th century and have been popular pets ever since.
Where did hamsters originate?
Hamsters were first discovered in 1839 in the Syrian desert in the Middle East. They were thought to be extinct, but in 1930 a scientist in Syria found a nest with a female and 11 babies. Four hamsters lived and the first hamsters were brought to England in 1931 and to the United States in 1938. It was discovered that they made good pets and by 1950 there were 100,000 golden hamsters in the United States. Hamsters were living in relative obscurity until just 70 years ago, when a zoologist discovered a family of these rodents in the Syrian desert. Today, hamsters' friendly nature and adaptability have placed them among America's most popular small pets.
