This article was originally published on Critter Science.

There are approximately 24 known hamster species. They can be found in Asia, Europe, and Northern Africa. These rodents prefer deserts, sand dunes, open plains, and agricultural fields. Hamsters also have been domesticated and are popular pets around the world. The Roborovski is the smallest known hamster species and the […]

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