Hamsters

Question 1

Cheek pouches

Answer 1

can be used to store food
can form abscesses and impaction

Question 2

Ears

Answer 2

small
upright

Question 3

Scent glands

Answer 3

on both flanks
more prominent on males
look like dark spots on their sides

Question 4

Chinese

Answer 4

long thin body
long tail - look like a mouse
very territorial - kept alone
males are bigger than females
timid and fast - not often kept as pets
often rich mahogany colour with black dorsal stripe

Question 5

Dwarf Russian Cambell

Answer 5

fluffy feet
small tails
brown with black eyes
can be housed with others
very friendly

Question 6

Roborovski

Answer 6

smallest breed of hamster
very active and sociable
golden brown with white abdomen, legs tail and nose
do not have a dorsal stripe

Question 7

Siberian

Answer 7

whiter in winter and darker in summer
males are larger than females
can live with others if introduced at a young age

Question 8

Syrian

Answer 8

most common pet breed
can be a variety of colours
larger than other breeds
very territorial - must be kept alone