The Turkish hamster (Mesocricetus brandti), also referred to as Brandt's hamster,[1][2]Azerbaijani hamster,[2] or avurtlak,[3] is a species of hamster native to Turkey,[2] Azerbaijan and other surrounding nations.[1] The Turkish hamster, first catalogued in 1878,[1] is a fairly close relative of the Syrian or golden hamster,[2] though far less is known about it, and it is rarely kept as a pet. The population of the Turkish hamster is said to be declining in the wild,[1] yet this hamster is often used in laboratory testing.[2] Turkish hamsters have lifespans of about two years[2] and are solitary,[2][4] nocturnal animals, which practice hibernation.[1][2]
They are reported to be more aggressive[2] than other members of the family Cricetidae.[2] They are tan and dark, sandy brown in color.[3] Like all hamsters, the Turkish hamster has cheek pouches that allow it to carry large amounts of food at one time.[3]
^ abcdefKryštufek, B.; Yigit, N.; Amori, G. (2008). "Mesocricetus brandti". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008: e.T13220A3421550. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T13220A3421550.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
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