My friend got a hamster yesterday. She lives off campus and let me come over to see it. She is a Syrian Hamster, also known as a Teddy Bear Hamster or Golden Hamster. Her nickname is Chubby until she decides what to actually name her. The scientific name of this hamster is Mesocricetus auratus. As a member of the rodent family, she has sharp ever growing incisors. She nipped my finger after she smelt me. She has cheek pouches that expands when she eats or tries to bring food back to her little house. She fur is soft and a light brown color. Syrian hamsters are usually between 5-7 inches in length and weigh about 120 grams. As pets, they can live up to 3-4 years, and in the wild up to 2 years.
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