How to Identify and Classify Hamsters

1. What is the most common type of hamster kept as a pet?

A) Chinese Hamster
B) Dwarf Campbell's Russian Hamster
C) Roborovski Hamster
D) Syrian Hamster

2. Which hamster species is known for its long tail relative to its body?

A) Chinese Hamster
B) Syrian Hamster
C) Roborovski Hamster
D) Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster

3. Which hamster species is the smallest?

A) Dwarf Campbell's Russian Hamster
B) Chinese Hamster
C) Roborovski Hamster
D) Syrian Hamster

4. What is a common color variation in Syrian hamsters?

A) Agouti
B) Sapphire
C) Golden
D) Pearl

5. Which of these hamster species is known to be prone to diabetes?

A) Syrian Hamster
B) Chinese Hamster
C) Roborovski Hamster
D) Dwarf Campbell's Russian Hamster

6. What is a key characteristic of Roborovski hamsters' appearance?

A) Black dorsal stripe
B) Long tail
C) Fluffy cheeks
D) White 'eyebrows'

7. What is the average lifespan of a Syrian hamster?

A) 1-2 years
B) 4-5 years
C) 3-4 years
D) 2-3 years

8. What type of enclosure is best for a hamster?

A) Wire cage or plastic bin
B) Glass aquarium without ventilation
C) Cardboard box
D) Bird cage

9. What is a common sign of illness in hamsters?

A) Wet tail
B) Storing food
C) Running on a wheel
D) Constant grooming

10. What type of bedding is unsafe for hamsters?

A) Hemp bedding
B) Cedar shavings
C) Paper-based bedding
D) Aspen shavings

11. What is a characteristic behavior of hamsters?

A) Cheek pouching
B) Flying
C) Barking
D) Swimming

12. What is the dental formula for a Hamster?

A) 3/3, 1/1, 4/4, 2/2
B) 1/1, 0/0, 0/0, 3/3
C) 1/1, 0/0, 3/3, 0/0
D) 3/3, 1/1, 3/2, 1/1

13. What type of diet is best for hamsters?

A) Commercial hamster food
B) Cat food
C) Only vegetables
D) Dog food

14. What is a common health issue in older hamsters?

A) Shedding their fur
B) Becoming more active
C) Growing new teeth
D) Tumors

15. What does 'crepuscular' mean in relation to hamster activity?

A) Only active at night
B) Active all the time
C) Only active during the day
D) Most active at dawn and dusk

16. Which hamster species exhibits a 'sapphire' color mutation?

A) Syrian Hamster
B) Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster
C) Chinese Hamster
D) Roborovski Hamster

17. What is the gestation period of a Syrian hamster?

A) 7-10 days
B) 21-24 days
C) 30-35 days
D) 15-18 days

18. Which sense is most important to hamsters?

A) Smell
B) Sight
C) Hearing
D) Taste

19. What is the scientific name of the Syrian hamster?

A) Mesocricetus auratus
B) Phodopus sungorus
C) Cricetulus griseus
D) Phodopus roborovskii

20. What is a 'teddy bear' hamster?

A) A short-haired Syrian hamster
B) A long-haired Syrian hamster
C) A Roborovski Hamster
D) A Chinese Hamster

21. What is a sign of stress in hamsters?

A) Playing with toys
B) Storing food
C) Sleeping during the day
D) Bar chewing

22. What is an enriched environment for a hamster?

A) A dirty environment
B) A small, bare cage
C) A habitat with toys and different textures
D) A habitat with bright lights all day

23. What is a good way to bond with your hamster?

A) Forcefully hold your hamster
B) Wake your hamster up frequently
C) Shout at your hamster
D) Offer treats from your hand

24. What does it mean when a hamster freezes in place?

A) It is happy and playful
B) It is trying to get your attention
C) It is scared or startled
D) It is simply tired

25. What is a common misconception about hamsters?

A) They are very clean
B) They are nocturnal animals
C) They are low maintenance pets
D) They can live together peacefully

26. What is the scientific name for the Roborovski Hamster?

A) Phodopus sungorus
B) Phodopus roborovskii
C) Mesocricetus auratus
D) Cricetulus griseus

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