How to Identify and Classify Hamsters

1. What is the most common type of hamster kept as a pet?

A) Syrian Hamster
B) Chinese Hamster
C) Dwarf Campbell's Russian Hamster
D) Roborovski Hamster

2. Which hamster species is known for its long tail relative to its body?

A) Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster
B) Syrian Hamster
C) Chinese Hamster
D) Roborovski Hamster

3. Which hamster species is the smallest?

A) Chinese Hamster
B) Syrian Hamster
C) Roborovski Hamster
D) Dwarf Campbell's Russian Hamster

4. What is a common color variation in Syrian hamsters?

A) Agouti
B) Sapphire
C) Pearl
D) Golden

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) Long tail
B) Fluffy cheeks
C) White 'eyebrows'
D) Black dorsal stripe

7. What is the average lifespan of a Syrian hamster?

A) 1-2 years
B) 4-5 years
C) 2-3 years
D) 3-4 years

8. What type of enclosure is best for a hamster?

A) Cardboard box
B) Bird cage
C) Glass aquarium without ventilation
D) Wire cage or plastic bin

9. What is a common sign of illness in hamsters?

A) Constant grooming
B) Running on a wheel
C) Storing food
D) Wet tail

10. What type of bedding is unsafe for hamsters?

A) Paper-based bedding
B) Cedar shavings
C) Hemp bedding
D) Aspen shavings

11. What is a characteristic behavior of hamsters?

A) Flying
B) Barking
C) Swimming
D) Cheek pouching

12. What is the dental formula for a Hamster?

A) 1/1, 0/0, 0/0, 3/3
B) 1/1, 0/0, 3/3, 0/0
C) 3/3, 1/1, 3/2, 1/1
D) 3/3, 1/1, 4/4, 2/2

13. What type of diet is best for hamsters?

A) Commercial hamster food
B) Cat food
C) Only vegetables
D) Dog food

14. What is a common health issue in older hamsters?

A) Shedding their fur
B) Growing new teeth
C) Becoming more active
D) Tumors

15. What does 'crepuscular' mean in relation to hamster activity?

A) Active all the time
B) Most active at dawn and dusk
C) Only active during the day
D) Only active at night

16. Which hamster species exhibits a 'sapphire' color mutation?

A) Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster
B) Syrian Hamster
C) Chinese Hamster
D) Roborovski Hamster

17. What is the gestation period of a Syrian hamster?

A) 7-10 days
B) 15-18 days
C) 30-35 days
D) 21-24 days

18. Which sense is most important to hamsters?

A) Taste
B) Sight
C) Hearing
D) Smell

19. What is the scientific name of the Syrian hamster?

A) Phodopus sungorus
B) Cricetulus griseus
C) Mesocricetus auratus
D) Phodopus roborovskii

20. What is a 'teddy bear' hamster?

A) A short-haired Syrian hamster
B) A long-haired Syrian hamster
C) A Chinese Hamster
D) A Roborovski Hamster

21. What is a sign of stress in hamsters?

A) Bar chewing
B) Sleeping during the day
C) Storing food
D) Playing with toys

22. What is an enriched environment for a hamster?

A) A dirty environment
B) A habitat with bright lights all day
C) A habitat with toys and different textures
D) A small, bare cage

23. What is a good way to bond with your hamster?

A) Shout at your hamster
B) Wake your hamster up frequently
C) Offer treats from your hand
D) Forcefully hold your hamster

24. What does it mean when a hamster freezes in place?

A) It is trying to get your attention
B) It is happy and playful
C) It is scared or startled
D) It is simply tired

25. What is a common misconception about hamsters?

A) They can live together peacefully
B) They are low maintenance pets
C) They are very clean
D) They are nocturnal animals

26. What is the scientific name for the Roborovski Hamster?

A) Cricetulus griseus
B) Phodopus roborovskii
C) Phodopus sungorus
D) Mesocricetus auratus

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