Golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus)
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Facts – Golden hamster
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Rodentia |
| Family | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Mesocricetus (1) |
Status – Golden hamster
Classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List (1).
Description – Golden hamster
Information on the golden hamster is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
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References
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IUCN Red List (February, 2009)
http://www.iucnredlist.org
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