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How to Identify and Classify Hamsters
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  • 1. What is the most common type of hamster kept as a pet?
A) Syrian Hamster
B) Chinese Hamster
C) Roborovski Hamster
D) Dwarf Campbell's Russian Hamster
  • 2. Which hamster species is known for its long tail relative to its body?
A) Roborovski Hamster
B) Chinese Hamster
C) Dwarf Winter White Russian 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) Golden
B) Pearl
C) Agouti
D) Sapphire
  • 5. Which of these hamster species is known to be prone to diabetes?
A) Syrian Hamster
B) Roborovski Hamster
C) Chinese 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) 2-3 years
B) 4-5 years
C) 3-4 years
D) 1-2 years
  • 8. What type of enclosure is best for a hamster?
A) Wire cage or plastic bin
B) Cardboard box
C) Bird cage
D) Glass aquarium without ventilation
  • 9. What is a common sign of illness in hamsters?
A) Constant grooming
B) Wet tail
C) Storing food
D) Running on a wheel
  • 10. What type of bedding is unsafe for hamsters?
A) Paper-based bedding
B) Hemp bedding
C) Cedar shavings
D) Aspen shavings
  • 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) 1/1, 0/0, 3/3, 0/0
B) 1/1, 0/0, 0/0, 3/3
C) 3/3, 1/1, 4/4, 2/2
D) 3/3, 1/1, 3/2, 1/1
  • 13. What type of diet is best for hamsters?
A) Dog food
B) Cat food
C) Commercial hamster food
D) Only vegetables
  • 14. What is a common health issue in older hamsters?
A) Becoming more active
B) Shedding their fur
C) Growing new teeth
D) Tumors
  • 15. What does 'crepuscular' mean in relation to hamster activity?
A) Only active at night
B) Only active during the day
C) Active all the time
D) Most active at dawn and dusk
  • 16. Which hamster species exhibits a 'sapphire' color mutation?
A) Syrian Hamster
B) Roborovski Hamster
C) Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster
D) Chinese Hamster
  • 17. What is the gestation period of a Syrian hamster?
A) 15-18 days
B) 7-10 days
C) 21-24 days
D) 30-35 days
  • 18. Which sense is most important to hamsters?
A) Taste
B) Smell
C) Hearing
D) Sight
  • 19. What is the scientific name of the Syrian hamster?
A) Mesocricetus auratus
B) Cricetulus griseus
C) Phodopus sungorus
D) Phodopus roborovskii
  • 20. What is a 'teddy bear' hamster?
A) A Chinese Hamster
B) A long-haired Syrian hamster
C) A short-haired Syrian hamster
D) A Roborovski Hamster
  • 21. What is a sign of stress in hamsters?
A) Storing food
B) Playing with toys
C) Sleeping during the day
D) Bar chewing
  • 22. What is an enriched environment for a hamster?
A) A dirty environment
B) A habitat with toys and different textures
C) A habitat with bright lights all day
D) A small, bare cage
  • 23. What is a good way to bond with your hamster?
A) Wake your hamster up frequently
B) Shout at your hamster
C) Forcefully hold 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 scared or startled
C) It is simply tired
D) It is trying to get your attention
  • 25. What is a common misconception about hamsters?
A) They are nocturnal animals
B) They can live together peacefully
C) They are very clean
D) They are low maintenance pets
  • 26. What is the scientific name for the Roborovski Hamster?
A) Mesocricetus auratus
B) Phodopus sungorus
C) Phodopus roborovskii
D) Cricetulus griseus
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