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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 come in a variety of colors, and they are one of the largest hamsters at a length of 4 - 7 when full grown, depending on the sex. Females can grow larger than the males, which reach only about 6 long. They have a very short tail, large cheek pouches, and small eyes.