European hamster

Also known as Cricetus cricetus

species of mammal

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The European hamster is a small rodent species found across parts of Europe and Asia. It matters because it plays a role in its ecosystem and has conservation significance, as wild populations have declined in many regions.

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Eurasian Hamster

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in Vienna Central Cemetery The European hamster (Cricetus cricetus), also known as the Eurasian hamster, black-bellied hamster or common hamster, is the only living species of hamster in the genus Cricetus. It is native to grassland and similar habitats in a large part of Eurasia, extending from Belgium to the Altai Mountains and Yenisey River in Russia. Historically, it was considered a farmland pest and had been trapped for its fur. Its population has declined drastically in recent years and is now considered critically endangered. The main threats to the species are thought to be intensive agriculture, habitat destruction, and persecution by farmers.

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