Difference between revisions of "Hamster"
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| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "hamster." | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "hamster." Encyclopædia Britannica. 18 Nov. 2004 . |
| − | * | + | * Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937 |
* Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamster | * Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamster | ||
Revision as of 06:28, 24 July 2013
Description
A small rodent of the family Cricetinae. Hamsters are native to central Europe and northern Asia. They have commonly been kept as pets. Hamster fur is well distributed with thin guard hairs. It is used in the fur trade mostly for the linings of coats.
Other Properties
Fur: poor durability Guard hair is scant. Color is typically yellow to brown
Authority
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "hamster." Encyclopædia Britannica. 18 Nov. 2004 .
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamster