1. THE HAMSTERMy favorite animal is a hamster. I have 2, Remo and Abelino.I like them because they are fun and small.Hamsters are small rodents of the superfamily of murine. Thereareabout 18 different species in seven genera. Most arenative to the Middle East and southeastern Europe. As it isvery easy to breedin captivity, are widely used as pets andlaboratoryanimals. Allspecies are characterized by the expandable bags, calledPocket,located inside of the mouth, ranging from the cheeks toshoulders.Features:Life expectancy: 1.5 to 2 years.Adult weight: 30-40 g in Russians, 100-180 g the Golden HamsterLength: 8-10 cm Russians, 15-18 cm Golden HamsterSexual maturity: 2 months.Log in estrus stage: After two months, every 4 days.Gestation time: 18-21 days. Russians Golden Hamster 15-17days.Offspring per litter, average 7-8. Are no known cases of 19 young.Weaning age: 3-4 weeks