Syrian Hamster. Their ears are round and paper thin whilst their eyes are small dark and glassy. The syrian or golden hamster mesocricetus auratus originated in syria and naturally resides in the arid temperate regions of southeast europe and asia minor.
Today you can find this breed at your local pet shop in several variations. Syrian hamsters have solid barrel shaped bodies and stubby tails. The syrian or golden hamster mesocricetus auratus originated in syria and naturally resides in the arid temperate regions of southeast europe and asia minor.
The golden or syrian hamster mesocricetus auratus is a rodent belonging to the hamster subfamily cricetinae.
Syrian hamsters have solid barrel shaped bodies and stubby tails. These include the following. They are solitary animals and prefer to live alone in their cage without a companion but love human interaction. They have a stout stocky body with little tails that are barely visible underneath their fur.
