Campbell's dwarf hamster
Campbell's dwarf hamster (Phodopus campbelli) is a species of hamster. It is native to central Asia. The species was named after a man called W. C. Campbell, who collected the first one in Mongolia on 1 July 1902.
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What they eat
They typically eat corn, oats, peanuts, vegetables and a wide variety of seeds. They also eat insects, arthropods mollusks, leaves, wood, bark, seeds, stems, flowers, fruits, and grains.
Predators
The Campbell's dwarf hamster has predators like foxes, owls, eagles, kestrels, and falcons.
Lifespan and lifestyles
Campbell's dwarf hamsters live about 2.5 years to 3 years. They live in burrows and use grass, feathers, and wool, to create it. Seeds and food are extremely close inside because they don’t want other animals to find their food source so that they can have enough food when it is time for winter.
Looks
The Campbells Russian hamster is a grayish color with a cream white belly and a dark stripe running down its back. There are 3 types of colors that have been identified. The collared, mottled, and the spot. They each vary and can be very different from another.
References
- ↑ Shar, S. & Lkhagvasuren, D. (2008). "Phodopus campbelli". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, version 2012.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
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