Winter white dwarf hamster
A species of Dwarf hamsters, Also known as Djungarian hamster, Siberian hamster, Dzhungarian hamster Scientific name : Phodopus sungorus Genus : Dwarf hamsters
Winter white dwarf hamster, A species of Dwarf hamsters
Also known as:
Djungarian hamster, Siberian hamster, Dzhungarian hamster
Scientific name: Phodopus sungorus
Genus: Dwarf hamsters
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Description
The Djungarian hamster is usually seven to nine centimeters long and 19 to 45 grams. The soft fur on the top is ash gray to dark brown with a black-brown eel streak in summer. The fur on the underside is whitish. It runs upwards in three arches on the sides of the body and is delimited from the fur on the top by a line of black-brown hair. In winter, the fur is partially or completely white.
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General Info
Lifespan
2-3 years
Diet
Winter white dwarf hamster primarily sustains on a granivorous diet, largely comprising seeds. However, being opportunistic feeders, they exhibit flexibility, supplementing their routine intake with various invertebrates, vegetation, and occasionally small fruits when available.
Appearance
Winter white dwarf hamster is a small rodent with a compact, cylindrical body shape and thick, soft fur. The coloration typically varies between sandy-brown and grey on the back, contrasting with the pure white underparts. Additionally, it possesses short legs and a short, nearly invisible tail. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Winter white dwarf hamster is a nocturnal, solitary mammal, primarily exhibiting burrowing tendencies to create complex networks of tunnels. It displays hoarding behaviors, storing food supplies in burrows for hibernation. Highly territorial, winter white dwarf hamster employs scent marking as a means to assert dominance and defend its habitat. Its behavioral adaptations are instrumental for survival in harsh, cold environments.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Gnawing mammals Family
Cricetids Genus
Dwarf hamsters Species
Winter white dwarf hamster 
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