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2005-08-16T00:22:20Z

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{{Taxobox_begin | color=pink | name=Winter white russian hamster}}
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{{Taxobox_subfamilia_entry | taxon = [[Cricetinae]]}}
{{Taxobox_genus_entry | taxon=Phodopus}}
{{Taxobox_end_placement}}
{{Taxobox_section_subdivision | color = pink |plural_taxon= '''Binomial name'''}}
*Phodopus sungorus
*Phodopus sungorus sungorus
(see text)
{{Taxobox_end}}
'''Winter White Russian hamsters''' are a species of [[hamster]] in the genus ''[[Phodopus]]''. They are typically half the size of the better-known [[Syrian hamster]], and therefore called dwarf hamsters along with all ''Phodopus'' species. Features include a typically dark grey dorsal stripe and furry feet. The tail is so short that it hardly shows if the hamster is sitting. In the winter, Winter Whites can turn almost completely white, hence the name Winter White. This is due to a reduction of '''sunlight''', in Winter, there is less light, this causes the hamsters coat to change completely white, this is to help them evade predators in the snow covered Steppes of winter.

Up until recently, it was debated wether the Winter White hamster was a sub-species of the Campbells (''Phodopus campbelli'') or not, however, it has now been proven that the Winter whites are of their own species ''Phodopus sungorus''.

[[image:http://www.hamsterific.com/images/hamsters/WinterWhiteBobWhite.jpg|thumb|right|A Pearl Winter White Pup.]]

==Winter White Russian hamsters as pets==
They are often found on the [[pet]] market, in [[Europe]] and [[Asia]] more so than in the [[US]]. Care is similar to that of the Campbells [[hamster]]. Winter White hamsters generally make excellent pets, however, a larger Syrian [[hamster]] would be more suitable for younger childeren as they can be handled more clumsily. Winter White hamsters should not be fed food containing sources of [[simple sugar]] because of the risk of developing [[diabetes mellitus]].

Winter White's, like their close relatives the Campbell's, can be housed together in pairs or trio's, or perhaps more. They enjoy each others company and are possibly the most communal hamsters in terms of living arrangements.

[[image:http://www.geocities.com/aaahamsters/WWpups6a.jpg|thumb|left|Normal (Left) & Sapphire (Right) Pups.]]

In general, dwarf hamsters typically have more of a family structure than the Syrian hamster. Dwarf hamsters will happily live in mated pairs, with both male and female caring for the young, but some report that same-sex pairs and larger groups will rarely get along well, as they wouldn't live together like that in nature. Frequent fighting may occur and be a great distress for them, or even lead to deadly incidents. This is in contrast to the Campbell's species and remains an item of dispute among hamster owners.

Winter White hamsters used to be only available in their typical Brown/black "Normal" color, but they are now available in a variety of colors, However, these colors may be difficult to find, and the number of available colors is much smaller than in the dwarf Campell's hamster.

== External links ==

* [http://www.petwebsite.com/hamsters/dwarf_winter_white_russian_hamsters.htm PetWebSite pages on Winter Whites]

[[Category:Muroid rodents]]
[[Category:Pets]]

AY Honors/Small Mammal Pets/Answer Key

2005-08-16T00:19:01Z

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{{Taxobox_section_subdivision | color = pink |plural_taxon= '''Binomial name'''}}
*Phodopus sungorus
*Phodopus sungorus sungorus
(see text)
{{Taxobox_end}}
'''Winter White Russian hamsters''' are a species of [[hamster]] in the genus ''[[Phodopus]]''. They are typically half the size of the better-known [[Syrian hamster]], and therefore called dwarf hamsters along with all ''Phodopus'' species. Features include a typically dark grey dorsal stripe and furry feet. The tail is so short that it hardly shows if the hamster is sitting. In the winter, Winter Whites can turn almost completely white, hence the name Winter White. This is due to a reduction of '''sunlight''', in Winter, there is less light, this causes the hamsters coat to change completely white, this is to help them evade predators in the snow covered Steppes of winter.

Up until recently, it was debated wether the Winter White hamster was a sub-species of the Campbells (''Phodopus campbelli'') or not, however, it has now been proven that the Winter whites are of their own species ''Phodopus sungorus''.

[[Image:http://www.hamsterific.com/images/hamsters/WinterWhiteBobWhite.jpg]]

==Winter White Russian hamsters as pets==
They are often found on the [[pet]] market, in [[Europe]] and [[Asia]] more so than in the [[US]]. Care is similar to that of the Campbells [[hamster]]. Winter White hamsters generally make excellent pets, however, a larger Syrian [[hamster]] would be more suitable for younger childeren as they can be handled more clumsily. Winter White hamsters should not be fed food containing sources of [[simple sugar]] because of the risk of developing [[diabetes mellitus]].

Winter White's, like their close relatives the Campbell's, can be housed together in pairs or trio's, or perhaps more. They enjoy each others company and are possibly the most communal hamsters in terms of living arrangements.

[[Image:http://www.geocities.com/aaahamsters/WWpups6a.jpg]]

In general, dwarf hamsters typically have more of a family structure than the Syrian hamster. Dwarf hamsters will happily live in mated pairs, with both male and female caring for the young, but some report that same-sex pairs and larger groups will rarely get along well, as they wouldn't live together like that in nature. Frequent fighting may occur and be a great distress for them, or even lead to deadly incidents. This is in contrast to the Campbell's species and remains an item of dispute among hamster owners.

Winter White hamsters used to be only available in their typical Brown/black "Normal" color, but they are now available in a variety of colors, However, these colors may be difficult to find, and the number of available colors is much smaller than in the dwarf Campell's hamster.

== External links ==

* [http://www.petwebsite.com/hamsters/dwarf_winter_white_russian_hamsters.htm PetWebSite pages on Winter Whites]

[[Category:Muroid rodents]]
[[Category:Pets]]

AY Honors/Small Mammal Pets/Answer Key

2005-08-16T00:15:00Z

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{{Taxobox_end_placement}}
{{Taxobox_section_subdivision | color = pink |plural_taxon= '''Binomial name'''}}
*Phodopus sungorus
*Phodopus sungorus sungorus
(see text)
{{Taxobox_end}}
'''Winter White Russian hamsters''' are a species of [[hamster]] in the genus ''[[Phodopus]]''. They are typically half the size of the better-known [[Syrian hamster]], and therefore called dwarf hamsters along with all ''Phodopus'' species. Features include a typically dark grey dorsal stripe and furry feet. The tail is so short that it hardly shows if the hamster is sitting. In the winter, Winter Whites can turn almost completely white, hence the name Winter White. This is due to a reduction of '''sunlight''', in Winter, there is less light, this causes the hamsters coat to change completely white, this is to help them evade predators in the snow covered Steppes of winter.

Up until recently, it was debated wether the Winter White hamster was a sub-species of the Campbells (''Phodopus campbelli'') or not, however, it has now been proven that the Winter whites are of their own species ''Phodopus sungorus''.

==Winter White Russian hamsters as pets==
They are often found on the [[pet]] market, in [[Europe]] and [[Asia]] more so than in the [[US]]. Care is similar to that of the Campbells [[hamster]]. Winter White hamsters generally make excellent pets, however, a larger Syrian [[hamster]] would be more suitable for younger childeren as they can be handled more clumsily. Winter White hamsters should not be fed food containing sources of [[simple sugar]] because of the risk of developing [[diabetes mellitus]].

Winter White's, like their close relatives the Campbell's, can be housed together in pairs or trio's, or perhaps more. They enjoy each others company and are possibly the most communal hamsters in terms of living arrangements.

In general, dwarf hamsters typically have more of a family structure than the Syrian hamster. Dwarf hamsters will happily live in mated pairs, with both male and female caring for the young, but some report that same-sex pairs and larger groups will rarely get along well, as they wouldn't live together like that in nature. Frequent fighting may occur and be a great distress for them, or even lead to deadly incidents. This is in contrast to the Campbell's species and remains an item of dispute among hamster owners.

Winter White hamsters used to be only available in their typical Brown/black "Normal" color, but they are now available in a variety of colors, However, these colors may be difficult to find, and the number of available colors is much smaller than in the dwarf Campell's hamster.

== External links ==

* [http://www.petwebsite.com/hamsters/dwarf_winter_white_russian_hamsters.htm PetWebSite pages on Winter Whites]

[[Category:Muroid rodents]]
[[Category:Pets]]

AY Honors/Small Mammal Pets/Answer Key

2005-08-04T12:48:18Z

80.5.160.6: /* Winter White Russian hamsters as pets */

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{{Taxobox_genus_entry | taxon=Phodopus}}
{{Taxobox_end_placement}}
{{Taxobox_section_subdivision | color = pink |plural_taxon= '''Binomial name'''}}
*Phodopus sungorus
*Phodopus sungorus sungorus
(see text)
{{Taxobox_end}}
'''Winter White Russian hamsters''' are a species of [[hamster]] in the genus ''[[Phodopus]]''. They are typically half the size of the better-known [[Syrian hamster]], and therefore called dwarf hamsters along with all ''Phodopus'' species. Features include a typically dark grey dorsal stripe and furry feet. The tail is so short that it hardly shows if the hamster is sitting. In the winter, or during any sustained period when the temperature is low and the hours of daylight are short, they will turn pure white with the exception of their dorsal stripe. They will rarely turn white in captivity when kept in heated rooms. They need this color change because they do not really [[hibernate]]; they leave their burrows in winter frequently in order to forage or get food from separate store burrows.

==Taxonomy==
It is no longer debated wether the Winter White hamster is a sub-species of the Campbells, the Winter White is it's own species and is not a sub-specie.

==Winter White Russian hamsters as pets==
They are often found on the [[pet]] market, in [[Europe]] and [[Asia]] more so than in the [[US]]. Care is similar to that of the Syrian [[hamster]]. Winter White hamsters generally make excellent pets, but are very small and move quickly, and therefore may not be good for very young children. They need bigger cages than Syrian hamsters because they are more lively, but as with all dwarf hamsters, care must be taken not to create high vertical tunnel structures that could result in broken limbs if the hamster falls. Winter White hamsters should not be fed food containing sources of [[simple sugar]] because of the aforementioned risk of developing [[diabetes mellitus]].

In general, dwarf hamsters typically have more of a family structure than the Syrian hamster. Dwarf hamsters will happily live in mated pairs, with both male and female caring for the young, but some report that same-sex pairs and larger groups will rarely get along well, as they wouldn't live together like that in nature. Frequent fighting may occur and be a great distress for them, or even lead to deadly incidents. This is in contrast to the Campbell's species and remains an item of dispute among hamster owners.

Winter White hamsters used to be only available in their typical Brown/black "Normal" color, but they are now available in a variety of colors, However, these colors may be difficult to find, and the number of available colors is much smaller than in the dwarf Campell's hamster.

[[Category:Muroid rodents]]
[[Category:Pets]]

AY Honors/Small Mammal Pets/Answer Key

2005-08-04T12:46:41Z

80.5.160.6: /* Taxonomy */

{{Taxobox_begin | color=pink | name=Winter white russian hamster}}
{{Taxobox_begin_placement | color = pink}}
{{Taxobox_regnum_entry | taxon = [[Animal]]ia}}
{{Taxobox_phylum_entry | taxon = [[Chordate|Chordata]]}}
{{Taxobox_classis_entry | taxon = [[Mammal]]ia}}
{{Taxobox_ordo_entry | taxon = [[Rodentia]]}}
{{Taxobox_subordo_entry | taxon=[[Sciurognathi]]}}
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{{Taxobox_genus_entry | taxon=Phodopus}}
{{Taxobox_end_placement}}
{{Taxobox_section_subdivision | color = pink |plural_taxon= '''Binomial name'''}}
*Phodopus sungorus
*Phodopus sungorus sungorus
(see text)
{{Taxobox_end}}
'''Winter White Russian hamsters''' are a species of [[hamster]] in the genus ''[[Phodopus]]''. They are typically half the size of the better-known [[Syrian hamster]], and therefore called dwarf hamsters along with all ''Phodopus'' species. Features include a typically dark grey dorsal stripe and furry feet. The tail is so short that it hardly shows if the hamster is sitting. In the winter, or during any sustained period when the temperature is low and the hours of daylight are short, they will turn pure white with the exception of their dorsal stripe. They will rarely turn white in captivity when kept in heated rooms. They need this color change because they do not really [[hibernate]]; they leave their burrows in winter frequently in order to forage or get food from separate store burrows.

==Taxonomy==
It is no longer debated wether the Winter White hamster is a sub-species of the Campbells, the Winter White is it's own species and is not a sub-specie.

==Winter White Russian hamsters as pets==
They are often found on the [[pet]] market, in [[Europe]] and [[Asia]] more so than in the [[US]]. Care is similar to that of the Syrian [[hamster]]. Winter White hamsters generally make excellent pets, but are very small and move quickly, and therefore may not be good for very young children. They need bigger cages than Syrian hamsters because they are more lively, but as with all dwarf hamsters, care must be taken not to create high vertical tunnel structures that could result in broken limbs if the hamster falls. Winter White hamsters should not be fed food containing sources of [[simple sugar]] because of the aforementioned risk of developing [[diabetes mellitus]].

In general, dwarf hamsters typically have more of a family structure than the Syrian hamster. Dwarf hamsters will happily live in mated pairs, with both male and female caring for the young, but some report that same-sex pairs and larger groups will rarely get along well, as they wouldn't live together like that in nature. Frequent fighting may occur and be a great distress for them, or even lead to deadly incidents. This is in contrast to the Campbell's species and remains an item of dispute among hamster owners.

Winter White hamsters used to be only available in their typical light grey color, but they are now available in a variety of colors, However, these colors may be difficult to find, and the number of available colors is much smaller than in the dwarf Campell's hamster.

[[Category:Muroid rodents]]
[[Category:Pets]]