Named after its discoverer, W.C. Campbell, the Campbell Russian Dwarf Hamster is found in Tuva (geographically in Russia and China), in the steppes, in Eastern and Central Asia, the Altay Mountains and Northeast China. As an adult the Campbell is 4 inches long. All have a dark stripe down the back. Basic colors are grey, […]
Syrian Hamster Contents 1 Where does the Hamster come from? 2 Appearance 3 Personality 4 Care and Feeding Where does the Hamster come from? There are many different species of Hamster. Most live in semi-desert areas from Central Europe through to Asia. They are burrowing rodents and their tunnels can be elaborately built with several […]
The Steppe Lemming is found in Russia and the Ukraine. They are 87-140 mm. long and weigh 25-35 gms. Color is light grey. Life span is 2-2 1/2 years. Usually friendly, male Steppe Lemmings can be territorial, so watch for aggression. They are tame enough to be hand-held. Suitable housing is an aquarium with a […]
