How to Identify and Classify Hamsters

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

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

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

A) Syrian Hamster
B) Chinese Hamster
C) Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster
D) Roborovski 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) Pearl
B) Sapphire
C) Golden
D) Agouti

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

A) Chinese Hamster
B) Roborovski Hamster
C) Syrian 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) White 'eyebrows'
D) Fluffy cheeks

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What type of bedding is unsafe for hamsters?

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

11. What is a characteristic behavior of hamsters?

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

12. What is the dental formula for a Hamster?

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

13. What type of diet is best for hamsters?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18. Which sense is most important to hamsters?

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

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

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

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

22. What is an enriched environment for a hamster?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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