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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.
Hamsters are known for being nocturnal, meaning they sleep during the day and are awake during the night. This is because in the wild they live in deserts, which are hot during the day. Therefore, hamsters stay underground to keep cool during the day and come out at night, when it's cooler, to hunt for food.