The Cricetulus griseus, typically known as the Chinese hamster, hails from the northern deserts of China and Mongolia. They burrow down into the earth, where they stay sheltered from the desserts fluctuating temperatures. From the steppes of Eastern and Central Asia comes the Campbell’s Dwarf hamster. This breed of hamster can burrow underground as far as three feet. Their burrows are usually lined with dry grasses and stay a constant 62° Fahrenheit year round. Winter White Russian hamsters, scientifically known as genus’ Phodopus’, are a breed of dwarf hamster. They live mainly in Siberia, however, they can also be found in Dzungaria, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Manchuria. These regions have snowy winters; because of this the hamster’s dark grey
