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Cricetus Collection

The cricetus, also known as the Wild Common Hamster, is a fascinating creature that can be found in various locations across Europe

Background imageCricetus Collection: Wild Common Hamster - Feeding in a granary

Wild Common Hamster - Feeding in a granary (Cricetus cricetus L.). Summer, Middle Ural Mountains, Russia

Background imageCricetus Collection: Lemming, hamster, songar rat, blind mole-rat, perfuming shrew (muskrat)

Lemming, hamster, songar rat, blind mole-rat, perfuming shrew (muskrat), and elephant shrew Lemmus lemmus
5856444 Lemming, hamster, songar rat, blind mole-rat, perfuming shrew (muskrat), and elephant shrew Lemmus lemmus, Cricetus cricetus, Mus songarus, Spalax microphthalmus, Ondatra zibethicus

Background imageCricetus Collection: RF - European hamster (Cricetus cricetus) Austria

RF - European hamster (Cricetus cricetus) Austria

Background imageCricetus Collection: RF - European hamster (Cricetus cricetus) with cheek pouches full, Austria

RF - European hamster (Cricetus cricetus) with cheek pouches full, Austria

Background imageCricetus Collection: Portrait of a common hamster (Cricetus cricetus) Alsace, France, April, captive

Portrait of a common hamster (Cricetus cricetus) Alsace, France, April, captive

Background imageCricetus Collection: Nosing

Nosing
Henrik Spranz

Background imageCricetus Collection: European hamster (Cricetus cricetus) in a ripe wheat field, Limburg, The Netherlands

European hamster (Cricetus cricetus) in a ripe wheat field, Limburg, The Netherlands. Captive

Background imageCricetus Collection: European hamster (Cricetus cricetus) male, in underground burrow, captive

European hamster (Cricetus cricetus) male, in underground burrow, captive

Background imageCricetus Collection: European hamster (Cricetus cricetus), mother carrying baby in grass, captive

European hamster (Cricetus cricetus), mother carrying baby in grass, captive

Background imageCricetus Collection: Common hamster (Cricetus cricetus), Alsace, France, June, captive

Common hamster (Cricetus cricetus), Alsace, France, June, captive

Background imageCricetus Collection: Malabar giant squirrel, Ratufa indica

Malabar giant squirrel, Ratufa indica
Indian or Malabar giant squirrel, Ratufa indica, and European hamster, Cricetus cricetus. Handcolored engraving by Manceau after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys

Background imageCricetus Collection: Short-tailed chinchilla, Chinchilla chinchilla

Short-tailed chinchilla, Chinchilla chinchilla. Critically endangered. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London, Whittaker, 1826

Background imageCricetus Collection: European hamster (Cricetus cricetus) feeding on plantain, Vienna, Austria

European hamster (Cricetus cricetus) feeding on plantain, Vienna, Austria

Background imageCricetus Collection: Common hamster (Cricetus cricetus), Alsace, France, June, captive

Common hamster (Cricetus cricetus), Alsace, France, June, captive

Background imageCricetus Collection: Common hamster feeding (Cricetus cricetus) Alsace, France, April, captive

Common hamster feeding (Cricetus cricetus) Alsace, France, April, captive

Background imageCricetus Collection: Lemming, hamster, songar rat, blind mole-rat

Lemming, hamster, songar rat, blind mole-rat, perfuming shrew (muskrat), and elephant shrew.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, 1794

Background imageCricetus Collection: Gerbil, Gerbillus species, and European hamster

Gerbil, Gerbillus species, and European hamster, Cricetus cricetus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris, France, 1816

Background imageCricetus Collection: Wild Common Hamster - Checks a sack, feeding in a granary

Wild Common Hamster - Checks a sack, feeding in a granary (Cricetus cricetus L.). Summer, Middle Ural Mountains, Russia

Background imageCricetus Collection: Wild Common Hamster - Checks for danger, feeding

Wild Common Hamster - Checks for danger, feeding in a granary (Cricetus cricetus L.). Summer, Middle Ural Mountains, Russia

Background imageCricetus Collection: Wild Common Hamster - Feeds in a granary

Wild Common Hamster - Feeds in a granary (Cricetus cricetus L.). Middle Ural mountains, Russia, summer

Background imageCricetus Collection: Picture No. 10786786

Picture No. 10786786
Radiotracking of Common Hamster. (Cricetus cricetus) Date:

Background imageCricetus Collection: Picture No. 10786785

Picture No. 10786785
Radiotracking of Common Hamster. (Cricetus cricetus) Date:

Background imageCricetus Collection: Common Hamster

Common Hamster
(cricetus cricetus) The Common Hamster is very different from the charming Golden Hamster which so cheerfully entertains us with its party tricks

Background imageCricetus Collection: Hamster (Bewick)

Hamster (Bewick)
mus cricetus This is not the golden hamster of Syria, which we love to keep in cages : but Bewick says it well deserves our highest admiration


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The cricetus, also known as the Wild Common Hamster, is a fascinating creature that can be found in various locations across Europe. Whether it's feeding in a granary or exploring underground burrows, this species never fails to captivate with its unique behaviors. In Austria, an RF image captures the European hamster munching away on food with its cheek pouches full. It's a sight that showcases their incredible ability to store large amounts of food for later consumption. Another portrait taken in Alsace, France depicts a common hamster in April, held captive but still displaying its natural charm. Limburg, The Netherlands provides us with another stunning image of the European hamster amidst ripe wheat fields. This scene perfectly illustrates how these creatures thrive in agricultural landscapes and rely on such habitats for sustenance. A male European hamster is captured inside an underground burrow while being kept captive elsewhere. This glimpse into their secretive lifestyle highlights their adaptability and resourcefulness when it comes to creating safe havens for themselves. Moving back to Alsace, France in June reveals yet another captivating photo of the common hamster held captive. These images serve as reminders of our responsibility towards preserving wildlife and ensuring their well-being even under human care. While cricetus steals the spotlight here, other intriguing animals make appearances too - like the Malabar giant squirrel and short-tailed chinchilla - showcasing the diversity of nature's wonders. Lastly, we witness an Austrian European hamster feasting on plantain leaves while another mother carries her baby through grassy terrain. These heartwarming moments remind us of the nurturing instincts within these creatures and emphasize their importance within ecosystems.