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The Secret: Hamsters Unveil Genetic Secret for Survival in Extreme Cold

The Secret: Hamsters Unveil Genetic Secret for Survival in Extreme Cold Have you ever wondered how some animals like hamsters survive the icy winters? While we humans struggle to maintain our body temperature even in mild cold, certain animals, like the Syrian hamster, can spend weeks in deep hibernation, during which their body temperature drops dramatically without suffering any harm. New research has now uncovered a groundbreaking gene that may hold the key to their survival in such extreme conditions.

Herbal bath for sand-bathing rodents

Herbal bath for sand-bathing rodents Some rodents such as the Gerbil, Chinchilla and Degu have a great need to bathe in sand. Bathing is not only relaxing for the animals, but also cleanses the coat, leaving it healthy and shiny. In these animals, the fur becomes greasy faster than normal, this has to do with the climate in which the animals live. Dry warm areas.

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