European Hamster. pets
26 July 2008
The European Hamster, Cricetus cricetus, also known as the Black-bellied Hamster, is a species of hamster native to Europe. It is typically found in low-lying farmland with soft loam or loess soils, although it may also inhabit meadows, gardens, or hedges. It is widely considered a farmland pest, and has also been trapped for its fur. The black-bellied hamster is found from Belgium and Alsace in the west, to Russia in the east, and Romania in the south.
European hamsters are significantly larger than the Syrian hamsters or dwarf hamsters commonly kept as pets, being similar in size to guinea pigs.
In captivity, the European hamster has an unusually long life span, living up to eight years. They are very rarely kept as pets and have been known to attack large dogs if they feel threatened.
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