The Hamster is a member of the rodent order of mammals in the vast sea of species that compromise the animal kingdom. The rodent order is, in fact, the largest of all mammal species are rodents, and almost all of those species are quite large in number.
While rodents tend to be stereotypically regarded as pests in the eyes of humans (particularly rodents of rat and mice varieties), theirs is an amazing group of animals found all over the globe in all geographical regions and climates. Humans have access to great deal of information about various species of rodents, because where there are humans, there are probably rodents close by.
Rodents tend to live proximity to humans--a testament to rodent adaptability. As human populations have spread through the ages, they have invari-ably overtaken lands that were originally occupied by nonhuman animal species. Some species have survived the enroachment while a great many others have not.
Rodents are associated with gnawing; hence their name in Latin,rodere, which means to gnaw. They are able to gnaw so well because of their characteristic teeth that are designed for this jaw movement - one pair of upper and one pair of lower incisor teeth. Rodents are the most numerous of all mammals - 50% os all mammals can be found in the order Rodentia.
Unfortunately, they are known for carrying disease and parasites and are associated with spreading (due to the fleas they carried) the Black Plague throughout Europe. To this day , the possibility of a rodent invading our food supply, home and/or workplace has caused concern for humans. If the telltale sign of a gnawed cardboard box seen, many of us panic and start setting traps. Usually all that needs to be done to control their presence, however, is to store food correctly in secure, airtight containers.
Rodents have been domesticated for many thousands of years. It is interesting to note that if weren't for wild rodents, we might not have the domesticated cat. Cats were called upon to control rodent population and thus became tame and were considered part of household. Our paths will always cross with rodents because they are attracted to our food.
While rodents tend to be stereotypically regarded as pests in the eyes of humans (particularly rodents of rat and mice varieties), theirs is an amazing group of animals found all over the globe in all geographical regions and climates. Humans have access to great deal of information about various species of rodents, because where there are humans, there are probably rodents close by.
Rodents tend to live proximity to humans--a testament to rodent adaptability. As human populations have spread through the ages, they have invari-ably overtaken lands that were originally occupied by nonhuman animal species. Some species have survived the enroachment while a great many others have not.
Rodents are associated with gnawing; hence their name in Latin,rodere, which means to gnaw. They are able to gnaw so well because of their characteristic teeth that are designed for this jaw movement - one pair of upper and one pair of lower incisor teeth. Rodents are the most numerous of all mammals - 50% os all mammals can be found in the order Rodentia.
Unfortunately, they are known for carrying disease and parasites and are associated with spreading (due to the fleas they carried) the Black Plague throughout Europe. To this day , the possibility of a rodent invading our food supply, home and/or workplace has caused concern for humans. If the telltale sign of a gnawed cardboard box seen, many of us panic and start setting traps. Usually all that needs to be done to control their presence, however, is to store food correctly in secure, airtight containers.
Rodents have been domesticated for many thousands of years. It is interesting to note that if weren't for wild rodents, we might not have the domesticated cat. Cats were called upon to control rodent population and thus became tame and were considered part of household. Our paths will always cross with rodents because they are attracted to our food.
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