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A hamster is a rodent belonging to subfamily Cricetinae. The subfamily contains about 18 species, classified in six or seven genera. Most have expandable cheek pouches, which reach from their cheeks to their shoulders. Because they are easy to keep and breed in captivity, hamsters are often used as lab animals and pets.
Species of hamsters
The best known species is the Syrian Hamster, also known as the Golden HamsterMesocricetus auratus, which is commonly kept as a pet. It is also sometimes mistakenly called a "Teddy Bear" hamster. Pet stores also have taken to calling them "Honey Bears," "Panda bears," "Black bears," "European Black bears," and "Dalmatian," depending on their coloration, although these are not correct names.
The other kinds of pet hamsters are all different varieties of 'dwarf' hamster. This name applies to four distinct kinds of hamster. Campbell's Hamsters (Phodopus campbelli) are the most common kind of dwarf. They are also sometimes called 'Russian Dwarfs,' and although they originate in Russia, this does not identify them exclusively, as almost all hamsters originate in Russia.
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Caring for Hamsters - Provides information on health, care, feeding, handling, breeding, genetics and toys.
Meta Description: [ A Complete Site with dedicated information covering all aspects of hamster care, building hamster toys, gallerys, stories, games, forums and much more ]
Hamster House - For hamster lovers to talk about and share their hamster stories, and pictures.
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Helen's Hamster - The author shares her experiences of keeping and caring for hamsters, with pictures, escape techniques, FAQs, and a diary.
Meta Description: [ My experiences of keeping pet hamsters and pictures of my hamsters, with a hamster's cage, the hamster language, escaping hamsters and FAQs. ]
House of Hamsters - Contains health advice and information. Includes symptoms of illnesses, injuries, and references.
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Midland Hamster Club - Contains joining details, news, shows, and pictures.
National Hamster Council - Website for the governing body of hamster fanciers in the United Kingdom, representing the interests of all concerned with the keeping, exhibiting and/or breeding of all species.
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Northern Hamster Club - Contains membership application form, common ailments, showing information, breed types, and list of UK breeders.
Northern Ireland Hamster Club - Contains an overview of the club, membership information, and picture galleries.
South Of England Hamster Club - Membership benefits, how to join, plus some interesting information on hamster genetics.
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The Hamster Society - Contains an overview of the society, shows, care and welfare, scientific data, clubs, and breed types.
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