How to Identify and Classify Hamsters

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

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

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

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

3. Which hamster species is the smallest?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What type of bedding is unsafe for hamsters?

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

11. What is a characteristic behavior of hamsters?

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

12. What is the dental formula for a Hamster?

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

13. What type of diet is best for hamsters?

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

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

A) Growing new teeth
B) Shedding their fur
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) Active all the time
D) Most active at dawn and dusk

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

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

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

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

18. Which sense is most important to hamsters?

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

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

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

20. What is a 'teddy bear' hamster?

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

21. What is a sign of stress in hamsters?

A) Bar chewing
B) Playing with toys
C) Storing food
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 small, bare cage
D) A habitat with toys and different textures

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

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

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

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

25. What is a common misconception about hamsters?

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

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

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

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