Roborovski's Hamster

Family: Cricetidae
Genus: Phodopus
Gestation: 23-30 days

Roborovski's Hamster ( Phodopus roborovski ) are smaller than all other hamsters, and are also the fastest. They can be as small as 1.5 inches full grown. Their average lifespan is 3-3.5 years. They are believed to have been discovered in July of 1894, but not kept in captivity until the 1970's in the USSR.

The Roborovski hamsters are not ideal pets for children, due to their small size. They are sociable and some say it is best to let them live with other hamsters of their own kind. Roborovsky hamsters are not found in U.S. pet stores very often, but can be found from specialist breeders.

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