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| − | {{Taxobox_begin | color=pink | name=Winter white russian hamster}}
| + | [[Image:54986main_mouse_med.jpg|thumb|270px|right|white fancy mouse]] |
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| − | {{Taxobox_regnum_entry | taxon = [[Animal]]ia}}
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| − | {{Taxobox_phylum_entry | taxon = [[Chordate|Chordata]]}}
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| − | {{Taxobox_genus_entry | taxon=Phodopus}}
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| − | {{Taxobox_section_subdivision | color = pink |plural_taxon= '''Binomial name'''}}
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| − | *Phodopus sungorus
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| − | *Phodopus sungorus sungorus
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| − | '''Winter White Russian hamsters''' are a species of [[hamster]] in the genus ''[[Phodopus]]''. They are typically half the size of the better-known [[Syrian hamster]], and therefore called dwarf hamsters along with all ''Phodopus'' species. Features include a typically dark grey dorsal stripe and furry feet. The tail is so short that it hardly shows if the hamster is sitting. In the winter, Winter Whites can turn almost completely white, hence the name Winter White. This is due to a reduction of '''sunlight''', in Winter, there is less light, this causes the hamsters coat to change completely white, this is to help them evade predators in the snow covered Steppes of winter.
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| − | Up until recently, it was debated wether the Winter White hamster was a sub-species of the Campbells (''Phodopus campbelli'') or not, however, it has now been proven that the Winter whites are of their own species ''Phodopus sungorus''.
| + | '''Fancy mice''' are domesticated versions of the common or house mouse ([[mus musculus]]). They are approximately 16-18cm long from nose to the tip of the tail.mice weigh about 35g for females and 50g for males. |
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| − | [[image:http://www.hamsterific.com/images/hamsters/WinterWhiteBobWhite.jpg|thumb|right|A Pearl Winter White Pup.]]
| + | Mice have been kept as pets for a long time, consequently producing many varieties. These include ones with solid coat colors, such as black, blue, champagne, white (albino), chocolate, cream, dove, fawn, lilac, red and silver. Other varieties may have have tan colored bellies or markings of various color on the coat. |
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| − | ==Winter White Russian hamsters as pets==
| + | Mice are kept as pets because they are small, inexpensive, easy to keep and they generally have a good temperment. Female mice are called does and males are called bucks. Does get along with each other and do not smell. Bucks, however, may fight and produce their own odor. |
| − | They are often found on the [[pet]] market, in [[Europe]] and [[Asia]] more so than in the [[US]]. Care is similar to that of the Campbells [[hamster]]. Winter White hamsters generally make excellent pets, however, a larger Syrian [[hamster]] would be more suitable for younger childeren as they can be handled more clumsily. Winter White hamsters should not be fed food containing sources of [[simple sugar]] because of the risk of developing [[diabetes mellitus]].
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| − | Winter White's, like their close relatives the Campbell's, can be housed together in pairs or trio's, or perhaps more. They enjoy each others company and are possibly the most communal hamsters in terms of living arrangements.
| + | Many fancy mice clubs have been set up such as the national mouse and rat club. Shows are also held so owners can display their mice. |
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| − | [[image:http://www.geocities.com/aaahamsters/WWpups6a.jpg|thumb|left|Normal (Left) & Sapphire (Right) Pups.]]
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| − | In general, dwarf hamsters typically have more of a family structure than the Syrian hamster. Dwarf hamsters will happily live in mated pairs, with both male and female caring for the young, but some report that same-sex pairs and larger groups will rarely get along well, as they wouldn't live together like that in nature. Frequent fighting may occur and be a great distress for them, or even lead to deadly incidents. This is in contrast to the Campbell's species and remains an item of dispute among hamster owners.
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| − | Winter White hamsters used to be only available in their typical Brown/black "Normal" color, but they are now available in a variety of colors, However, these colors may be difficult to find, and the number of available colors is much smaller than in the dwarf Campell's hamster.
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| − | == External links ==
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| − | * [http://www.petwebsite.com/hamsters/dwarf_winter_white_russian_hamsters.htm PetWebSite pages on Winter Whites]
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Fancy mice are domesticated versions of the common or house mouse (mus musculus). They are approximately 16-18cm long from nose to the tip of the tail.mice weigh about 35g for females and 50g for males.
Mice have been kept as pets for a long time, consequently producing many varieties. These include ones with solid coat colors, such as black, blue, champagne, white (albino), chocolate, cream, dove, fawn, lilac, red and silver. Other varieties may have have tan colored bellies or markings of various color on the coat.
Mice are kept as pets because they are small, inexpensive, easy to keep and they generally have a good temperment. Female mice are called does and males are called bucks. Does get along with each other and do not smell. Bucks, however, may fight and produce their own odor.
Many fancy mice clubs have been set up such as the national mouse and rat club. Shows are also held so owners can display their mice.
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