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The Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) is a widely used experimental animal model. This chapter focuses primarily on the most current research uses of the hamster. More classical uses are covered only as they pertain to these current uses.he Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) possesses a variety of unique features which make them desirable research models. Despite these features, experimental use of the hamster has declined over the past 20â30 years.
Syrian hamsters are not as gregarious as some other rodents may be. They are by nature solitary animals. The term solitary refers to living alone rather than in pairs or groups. Syrian hamsters prefer to live alone. No attempt should be made to house them together in the same or opposite sex.