Gallery description : picture of hamster
Hamster (mesocricetus auratus) is a mammal type animal. It usually lives in dry deserts and sand dunes. The animal weights about 100-900g (3.5-32oz) and lives for 2-3 years. Owl, hawk, snakes predators are the dangerous creatures for hamsters. See the table below for more facts.
Facts about hamsters
| Name | Hamster |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Main Prey | Seeds, nuts, berries |
| Habitat | Dry deserts and sand dunes |
| Predators | Owl, hawk, snakes |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Cnidaria |
| Life Span | 2-3 years |
| Order | Rodentia |
| Colour | Tan, brown, white, black |
| Type | Mammal |
| Average Litter Size | 8 |
| Skin Type | Fur |
| Size | 5-28cm (2-11in) |
| Family | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Mesocricetus |
| Top Speed | 6km/h (4mph) |
| Weight | 100-900g (3.5-32oz) |
| Conservation Status | Least concern |
| Scientific Name | Mesocricetus auratus |
| Lifestyle | Solitary |
| Diet | Omnivore |
Image Details
| Description | Picture of hamster. Hamster Successfully Cohabitates with Snake Pets Families.com |
| Width | 1 pixels |
| Heigh | 1 pixels |
| File type | JPG |
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