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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.
This is the animal that most people associate with the word 'hamster', and was originally known as the 'Golden' hamster. They are the larger and chunkier of the hamsters kept as pets, usually about 4 to 6 inches in length. This animal is solitary by nature and the golden rule is one Syrian hamster to one cage. The animals only meet to mate, after which the female drives the male away.