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Can hamsters survive in the wild?

I have 6 Turkish hamsters and I feel I have too many. I've offered them to people close to me, but no one wants them. What do you think if I release them into the wild? Can they still survive?

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replied to Thatcher Kent Thatcher Kent

You can actually release hamsters into the wild, but it will be difficult if the hamsters you are going to release are already tame. Tamed Turkish hamsters are used to depending on their owners; therefore, tamed hamsters cannot survive in the wild.

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replied to Thatcher Kent Thatcher Kent

If you want to release all the hamsters, that's fine. But it would be best to remember that these hamsters have already been taken care of and tamed. This is what makes hamsters later find difficulties when in the wild.

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Mesocricetus brandti
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Turkish Hamster

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The Turkish Hamster (Mesocricetus brandti) is commonly called Brandt's hamster or Azerbaijani hamster. It is a small hamster that belongs to the Cricetidae family. Turkish hamsters are smart and learn quickly, but they can sometimes be more aggressive than other hamsters. 

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