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Turkish Hamster
About Turkish Hamster
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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Common Name
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Brandt's hamster, Azerbaijani hamster, Avurtlak
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Mesocricetus brandti
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Species
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Mesocricetus brandti
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Genus
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Mesocricetus
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SubFamily
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Pristellinae
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Family
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Cricetidae
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SuperFamily
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Muroidea
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SubOrder
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Myomorpha
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Order
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Rodentia
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Class
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Mammalia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Turkish Hamster |
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Color
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White
Cream
Brown
Dark Brown
Tan
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Eye Color
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Black
Red
Dark Brown
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Pattern
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Solid
Spotted
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Characteristics
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Hairy
Short Fur
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Min Height
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4 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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7 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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0.12 lbs |
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Max Weight
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0.38 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Binocular Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Turkish Hamster including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Energetic
Sociable
Trainable
Independent
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Modes of Locomotion
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Burrowing
Trotting
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Shedding Amount
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Low |
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Vocal Level
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Easy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Turkish Hamster. |
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Lifespan
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2 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Viviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Forests
Mountain
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Country
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Turkey
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