Hamsters are very good pets because they don't require that much attention and they occupy themselves. They don't usually like to be held, however even though they are pleasant to hold. A hamster's diet is hamster pellets (obtainable at a shop) ,small amounts of fresh fruit and vegetables and occasional treats.
Syrian hamsters (also known as the teddy bear hamster) is the most popular hamster.
Other Hamsters
This is a Russian Campbell hamster which is only 10 cm long.
Roborovski hamsters can live up to 2 to 3 years (4 maximum).
China hamsters are long and thin hamsters and live between 2-3 years average.
The European Hamster is the rarest type of hamster and could be extinct in 30 years time (2052).
The Russian Winter White is only 8 cm long ,a little shorter than the Russian Campbell.
Gansu hamsters live for about 2-3 years, not unlike any other hamster.