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Syrian Hamster Biology
Order |
Rodentia |
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Family |
Cricetidae |
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Genus |
Mesocricetus |
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Specie |
auratus |
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Size |
15-20cm |
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Weight |
2-3 grams (birth), 180-210 grams (adult) |
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Body temperature |
97-100F |
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Heart rate |
280-500 beats per minute |
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Respiratory rate |
35-135 per minute, 74 average |
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Toes front |
4 |
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Toes rear |
5 |
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Adult Food consumption |
10-15 grams per day |
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Adult water consumption |
30 ml per day |
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Gestation period |
16 days |
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Captive Lifespan |
2-2.5 years although over 4 years has been known |
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