Syrian hamster
A kind of hamster · also called Golden hamster, Teddy bear hamster
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About
The Syrian hamster is a small pet rodent that grows to about the length of a dollar bill.
They are the largest variety of hamster commonly kept as pets, easily outpacing smaller dwarf species in length and bulk. Female Syrian hamsters are typically slightly larger and heavier than the males. Their expandable cheek pouches can stretch all the way back to their shoulders, allowing them to temporarily hold a volume of food nearly as large as their head.
From Wikipedia
The golden hamster or Syrian hamster is a rodent belonging to the hamster subfamily, Cricetinae. Their natural geographical range is in an arid region of northern Syria and southern Turkey.
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Questions people ask
- How big is a Syrian hamster?
- A typical Syrian hamster is about 5.9 inches (0.15 m) long, stands 2.0 inches (0.05 m) tall, and weighs around 4.6 ounces (0.13 kg). This puts it at roughly the same weight and length as a medium avocado.
- How much space does a Syrian hamster take up?
- About 6.76 tbsp (100 mL), the volume of its body.
Weight
4.59 oz (130 g)
- Space it takes up
- 6.76 tbsp (100 mL)
- Length
- 5.91 in (15 cm)
- Height
- 1.97 in (5 cm)
Quick answer
A typical Syrian hamster is about 5.9 inches (0.15 m) long, stands 2.0 inches (0.05 m) tall, and weighs around 4.6 ounces (0.13 kg). This puts it at roughly the same weight and length as a medium avocado.
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