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| − | + | *''Phodopus sungorus'' | |
| − | + | *''Phodopus sungorus sungorus'' | |
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| + | '''Winter White Russian hamsters''' are a species of [[hamster]] in the genus ''[[Phodopus]]''. They are typically half the size of the better-known [[Syrian hamster]], and therefore called dwarf hamsters along with all ''Phodopus'' species. Features include a typically dark gray dorsal stripe and furry feet. The tail is so short that it hardly shows if the hamster is sitting. In the winter, Winter Whites can turn almost completely white, hence the name Winter White. This is due to a reduction of '''sunlight''', in Winter, there is less light, this causes the hamsters coat to change completely white, this is to help them evade predators in the snow covered Steppes of winter. | ||
| − | + | Up until recently, it was debated whether the Winter White hamster was a sub-species of the Campbell's (''Phodopus campbelli'') or not, however, it has now been proven that the Winter whites are of their own species ''Phodopus sungorus''. | |
| − | == | + | ==Winter White Russian hamsters as pets== |
| − | + | They are often found on the [[pet]] market, in [[Europe]] and [[Asia]] more so than in the [[US]]. Care is similar to that of the Campbell's [[hamster]]. Winter White hamsters generally make excellent pets, however, a larger Syrian [[hamster]] would be more suitable for younger children as they can be handled more clumsily. Winter White hamsters should not be fed food containing sources of [[simple sugar]] because of the risk of developing [[diabetes mellitus]]. | |
| − | + | Winter White's, like their close relatives the Campbell's, can be housed together in pairs or trio's, or perhaps more. They enjoy each others company and are possibly the most communal hamsters in terms of living arrangements. | |
| − | + | In general, dwarf hamsters typically have more of a family structure than the Syrian hamster. Dwarf hamsters will happily live in mated pairs, with both male and female caring for the young, but some report that same-sex pairs and larger groups will rarely get along well, as they wouldn't live together like that in nature. Frequent fighting may occur and be a great distress for them, or even lead to deadly incidents. This is in contrast to the Campbell's species and remains an item of dispute among hamster owners. | |
| − | + | Winter White hamsters used to be only available in their typical Brown/black "Normal" color, but they are now available in a variety of colors. Colors include at least normal (dark gray/brown), pearl normal, sapphire and pearl sapphire variations. However, these colors may be difficult to find, and the number of available colors is much smaller than in the dwarf Campbell's hamster. | |
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| − | + | [[Image:Phodopus_sungorus.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster, normal color]] | |
| − | + | == External links == | |
| − | + | * [http://www.petwebsite.com/hamsters/dwarf_winter_white_russian_hamsters.htm PetWebSite pages on Winter Whites] | |
| − | + | [http://www.furrycritters.co.uk FurryCritters] | |
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[[Category:Animals kept as pets]] | [[Category:Animals kept as pets]] | ||
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| − | [[ | + | [[de:Dsungarischer Zwerghamster]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[fr:Hamster russe]] |
| − | [[fi: | + | [[fi:Venäjänkääpiöhamsteri]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[it:Phodopus sungorus]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[ja:ジャンガリアンハムスター]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[nl:Russische dwerghamster]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[pl:Chomik dżungarski]] |
| − | [[zh: | + | [[zh:短尾侏儒倉鼠]] |
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- Phodopus sungorus
- Phodopus sungorus sungorus
(see text) Template:Taxobox end Winter White Russian hamsters are a species of hamster in the genus Phodopus. They are typically half the size of the better-known Syrian hamster, and therefore called dwarf hamsters along with all Phodopus species. Features include a typically dark gray dorsal stripe and furry feet. The tail is so short that it hardly shows if the hamster is sitting. In the winter, Winter Whites can turn almost completely white, hence the name Winter White. This is due to a reduction of sunlight, in Winter, there is less light, this causes the hamsters coat to change completely white, this is to help them evade predators in the snow covered Steppes of winter.
Up until recently, it was debated whether the Winter White hamster was a sub-species of the Campbell's (Phodopus campbelli) or not, however, it has now been proven that the Winter whites are of their own species Phodopus sungorus.
Winter White Russian hamsters as pets
They are often found on the pet market, in Europe and Asia more so than in the US. Care is similar to that of the Campbell's hamster. Winter White hamsters generally make excellent pets, however, a larger Syrian hamster would be more suitable for younger children as they can be handled more clumsily. Winter White hamsters should not be fed food containing sources of simple sugar because of the risk of developing diabetes mellitus.
Winter White's, like their close relatives the Campbell's, can be housed together in pairs or trio's, or perhaps more. They enjoy each others company and are possibly the most communal hamsters in terms of living arrangements.
In general, dwarf hamsters typically have more of a family structure than the Syrian hamster. Dwarf hamsters will happily live in mated pairs, with both male and female caring for the young, but some report that same-sex pairs and larger groups will rarely get along well, as they wouldn't live together like that in nature. Frequent fighting may occur and be a great distress for them, or even lead to deadly incidents. This is in contrast to the Campbell's species and remains an item of dispute among hamster owners.
Winter White hamsters used to be only available in their typical Brown/black "Normal" color, but they are now available in a variety of colors. Colors include at least normal (dark gray/brown), pearl normal, sapphire and pearl sapphire variations. However, these colors may be difficult to find, and the number of available colors is much smaller than in the dwarf Campbell's hamster.
External links
de:Dsungarischer Zwerghamster fr:Hamster russe fi:Venäjänkääpiöhamsteri it:Phodopus sungorus ja:ジャンガリアンハムスター nl:Russische dwerghamster pl:Chomik dżungarski zh:短尾侏儒倉鼠
