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A sub-species of hamster, scientific name Cricetus Griseus, which originate in the deserts of Southern China and Mongolia. These animals grow to between 7.5 and 9cm in length and as adults can weight 50-75 grams. They live two to three years on average.

A Chinese hamster's body proportions, compared with those of other hamsters, appear "long and thin" and they have (for a hamster) a relatively long tail. Chinese hamsters are not, technically, "Dwarf" hamsters since this term refers to animals in the genus Phodopus, (the two types of Russian Dwarf hamsters and Roborovskii's Dwarf hamsters).

The wild colour is greyish brown above with a black stripe down the spine and a whitish belly. This colouration, combined with their lithe build and longer tail, makes them look "mousy" to some eyes and, in fact, they are members of the group called "mouse like" hamsters. However, they have quiet temperaments and are easily handled; one of their endearing traits is that of clinging to a finger with all four paws, rather like a harvest mouse on a corn stalk. Chinese hamsters can be quite nervous as youngsters but, once they are tame, display an endearing calmness and gentleness of character.

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-{{Taxobox_begin | color = pink | name = Roborovski Hamster}}
+A sub-species of [[hamster]], scientific name ''Cricetus Griseus'', which originate in the deserts of Southern [[China]] and [[Mongolia]]. These animals grow to between 7.5 and 9cm in length and as adults can weight 50-75 grams. They live two to three years on average.
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-{{Taxobox_regnum_entry | taxon = [[Animal]]ia}}
+A Chinese hamster's body proportions, compared with those of other hamsters, appear "long and thin" and they have (for a hamster) a relatively long tail. Chinese hamsters are not, technically, "Dwarf" hamsters since this term refers to animals in the genus Phodopus, (the two types of Russian Dwarf hamsters and Roborovskii's Dwarf hamsters).
-{{Taxobox_phylum_entry | taxon = [[Chordata]]}}
-{{Taxobox_classis_entry | taxon = [[Mammal]]ia}}
+The wild colour is greyish brown above with a black stripe down the spine and a whitish belly.  This colouration, combined with their lithe build and longer tail, makes them look "mousy" to some eyes and, in fact, they are members of the group called "mouse like" hamsters. However, they have quiet temperaments and are easily handled; one of their endearing traits is that of clinging to a finger with all four paws, rather like a harvest mouse on a corn stalk.  Chinese hamsters can be quite nervous as youngsters but, once they are tame, display an endearing calmness and gentleness of character.
-{{Taxobox_ordo_entry | taxon = [[Rodent]]ia}}
-{{Taxobox_familia_entry | taxon = [[Cricetidae]]}}
+{{mammal-stub}}
-{{Taxobox_subfamilia_entry | taxon = [[Cricetinae]]}}
-{{Taxobox genus entry | taxon = ''[[Phodopus]]''}}
-{{Taxobox_species_entry | taxon = '''''P. roborovski'''''}}
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-{{Taxobox_section_binomial_parens | color = pink | binomial_name = Phodopus roborovski | author =  | date = }}
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-'''Roborovskis''' ('''''Phodopus roborovski''''') are the smallest of the [[hamster]]s commonly kept as [[pet]]s; they are also the fastest. On average, they live the longest of any pet hamsters, living about three to three and one-half years of age.
-They are easily startled and are generally quite shy but curious.  They're social and usually sleep together in one place. They aren't good pets for families with children.  They are the worlds fastest hamsters.  They're obviously also not a good fit for someone who wants a hamster that they can cuddle. Roborovski's are certainly not cuddlers. They are generally the size of a thumb and can easily squeeze through the bar of the cage, so careful consideration of cage choice is important. Because of their size and speed, Roborovski's are best for people who prefer to observe rather than to play with their pet.
-[[Image:http://www.petwebsite.com/hamsters/images/roborovski.jpg]]
-[[ja:ロボロフスキーハムスター]]
-[[pl:Chomik Roborowskiego]]
 [[Category:Hamsters]]
+[[fr:Cricetulus]]