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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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Critically EndangeredEurasian Hamster
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Observations1,580
Maximum longevity: 3.6 years (captivity) Observations: It has been estimated that they live up to 4 years in the wild (Bernhard Grzimek 1990), which is dubious. Record longevity in captivity belongs to one wild born specimen that was about 3.6 years of age when it died (Richard Weigl 2005).
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Article · Español
El hámster vulgar (Cricetus cricetus), también llamado hámster europeo o cerdo del centeno, es una especie de roedor miomorfo de la familia Cricetidae propia de Eurasia. Es la única especie actual del género Cricetus y no se reconocen subespecies. A menudo es considerado una plaga de las tierras de labranza, y también ha sido atrapado por su piel.
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