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How to raise hamsters in summer

First, the method of raising hamsters in summer:

1. In summer, hamsters should not get heatstroke. A good environment is most favorable for hamster reproduction.

2. Reduce the indoor temperature, open the doors and windows to increase convection, turn on the electric fan to circulate air, and properly ventilate the cage, but don't put it in the air outlet and drink plenty of water.

3. Prepare radiators and padding, try to use cat litter and summer special mat sand, as long as you spread a thin layer on the mat.

Second, the extended information:

About hamsters

1. Hamster subfamily (scientific name: Hamster subfamily): a subfamily of Carnivora in taxonomy. There are 7 genera 18 species, among which there are 3 genera and 8 species in China, commonly known as hamster. Except hamsters distributed in Central Asia, there are cheek pouches on both sides of the mortar cheeks, which can temporarily store food in the mouth and transport it to caves for storage, so it is also called hamster and warehouse. Small eyes, hairy ears and exposed ears. The body length varies from 50 mm to 340 mm, with short legs, wide feet and short tail. Temperate terrestrial animals are most common in open areas.

2. The subordinate species, the Romanian hamster (scientific name: Mesocricetus newtoni), was listed in the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) 2008 VER Red List of Endangered Species 3. 1- Vulnerable (Vu).

3. The golden hamster (scientific name: Mesocricetus auratus) was included in the red list of endangered species of IUCN IUCN)2008, VER 3. 1- endangered (EU).