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Cute Pet Hamster Breed Information
Roborovski and Chinese hamsters are somewhat more difficult to breed and keep, and are usually only available from breeders and large chain stores. The coat of the Winter White Hamster (Phodopus sungorus) turns white during winter (when the hours of daylight decrease). The care of all pet hamsters is fundamentally similar, but there are differences in feeding and housing needs.
Campbell's Hamster (Phodopus campbelli) is the most common of all, they are also sometimes called "Russian Dwarfs"; however, many hamsters originate in Russia, and so this name does not distinguish them. As the hamster is generally considered a cute animal, it is often anthropomorphized when found in popular culture. Because they are easy to keep and breed in captivity, hamsters are often considered good animals to keep as pets. The Chinese Hamster (Cricetulus griseus), although not technically a true "dwarf hamster", is the only hamster with a prehensile tail (about 4 cm long) most hamsters have very short, non-prehensile tails.
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