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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) Dwarf Campbell's Russian Hamster
B) Syrian Hamster
C) Roborovski Hamster
D) Chinese Hamster
  • 2. Which hamster species is known for its long tail relative to its body?
A) Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster
B) Roborovski Hamster
C) Chinese Hamster
D) Syrian Hamster
  • 3. Which hamster species is the smallest?
A) Chinese Hamster
B) Syrian Hamster
C) Dwarf Campbell's Russian Hamster
D) Roborovski Hamster
  • 4. What is a common color variation in Syrian hamsters?
A) Golden
B) Sapphire
C) Agouti
D) Pearl
  • 5. Which of these hamster species is known to be prone to diabetes?
A) Roborovski Hamster
B) Dwarf Campbell's Russian Hamster
C) Syrian Hamster
D) Chinese Hamster
  • 6. What is a key characteristic of Roborovski hamsters' appearance?
A) Fluffy cheeks
B) White 'eyebrows'
C) Long tail
D) Black dorsal stripe
  • 7. What is the average lifespan of a Syrian hamster?
A) 1-2 years
B) 3-4 years
C) 4-5 years
D) 2-3 years
  • 8. What type of enclosure is best for a hamster?
A) Bird cage
B) Cardboard box
C) Glass aquarium without ventilation
D) Wire cage or plastic bin
  • 9. What is a common sign of illness in hamsters?
A) Storing food
B) Running on a wheel
C) Constant grooming
D) Wet tail
  • 10. What type of bedding is unsafe for hamsters?
A) Hemp bedding
B) Aspen shavings
C) Paper-based bedding
D) Cedar shavings
  • 11. What is a characteristic behavior of hamsters?
A) Flying
B) Cheek pouching
C) Barking
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, 0/0, 3/3
C) 3/3, 1/1, 4/4, 2/2
D) 1/1, 0/0, 3/3, 0/0
  • 13. What type of diet is best for hamsters?
A) Only vegetables
B) Cat food
C) Commercial hamster food
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) Most active at dawn and dusk
D) Only active during the day
  • 16. Which hamster species exhibits a 'sapphire' color mutation?
A) Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster
B) Roborovski Hamster
C) Chinese Hamster
D) Syrian Hamster
  • 17. What is the gestation period of a Syrian hamster?
A) 30-35 days
B) 7-10 days
C) 21-24 days
D) 15-18 days
  • 18. Which sense is most important to hamsters?
A) Smell
B) Taste
C) Hearing
D) Sight
  • 19. What is the scientific name of the Syrian hamster?
A) Phodopus sungorus
B) Phodopus roborovskii
C) Mesocricetus auratus
D) Cricetulus griseus
  • 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) Bar chewing
C) Playing with toys
D) Sleeping during the day
  • 22. What is an enriched environment for a hamster?
A) A habitat with toys and different textures
B) A small, bare cage
C) A dirty environment
D) A habitat with bright lights all day
  • 23. What is a good way to bond with your hamster?
A) Shout at your hamster
B) Forcefully hold your hamster
C) Offer treats from your hand
D) Wake your hamster up frequently
  • 24. What does it mean when a hamster freezes in place?
A) It is simply tired
B) It is scared or startled
C) It is happy and playful
D) It is trying to get your attention
  • 25. What is a common misconception about hamsters?
A) They are very clean
B) They can live together peacefully
C) They are low maintenance pets
D) They are nocturnal animals
  • 26. What is the scientific name for the Roborovski Hamster?
A) Phodopus roborovskii
B) Phodopus sungorus
C) Mesocricetus auratus
D) Cricetulus griseus
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