Syrian Hamsters were first domesticated in 1930, although the Syrian was presented as a new species in 1839. They are native to the deserts of Syria. A member of the rodent family, the "Golden" Hamster (Mesocricetus Auratus) is about 7 in. long when fully grown. Dwarf hamsters are native to the wilds of Mongolia. Belonging to the rodent family, the Campbell's Russian Dwarf Hamster (Phodopus campbelli) is about 8 cm. long when fully grown. Other hamster species sometimes offered as pets include Chinese hamsters and Dwarf Winter White hamsters (Phodopus sungoris).
Syrian Hamsters were first domesticated in 1930, although the Syrian was presented as a new species in 1839. They are native to the deserts of Syria. A member of the rodent family, the "Golden" Hamster (Mesocricetus Auratus) is about 7 in. long when fully grown. Dwarf hamsters are native to the wilds of Mongolia. Belonging to the rodent family, the Campbell's Russian Dwarf Hamster (Phodopus campbelli) is about 8 cm. long when fully grown. Other hamster species sometimes offered as pets include Chinese hamsters and Dwarf Winter White hamsters (Phodopus sungoris).
