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Mammals
Hamster
Mesocricetus auratus
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- 2-3 years
- Weight
- 0.1-0.15 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) is a omnivore species found in Steppes and deserts of Syria. It typically lives 2-3 years, weighing around 0.1-0.15 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the hamster: Hamsters can run up to 13 km on a wheel in one night.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.