Turkish hamster

species of mammal

The Turkish hamster (Mesocricetus brandti) is a species of hamster closely related to the Syrian hamster. It is used as a laboratory animal in scientific research, but is not widely available on the pet market.

Turkish hamster
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Binomial name
Mesocricetus brandti

References change

  1. Kryštufek, B.; Yigit, N.; Amori, G. (2008). "Mesocricetus brandti". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2008. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 14 July 2009. Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is of near threatened