Mesocricetus auratus — Overview

Golden Hamster learn more about names for this taxon

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Vulnerable (VU)

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Golden hamsters are ubiquitous worldwide as pets and research animals. Wild populations are restricted to a small area of the Middle East. The majority of the species' range is encompassed by the Aleppinian plateau in Syria. Golden hamsters have also been reported in areas of Eastern Turkey. (Abiad et al., 2001; Burnie and Wilson, 2005)

 

Biogeographic Regions: Palearctic; Palearctic :: Native

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