Hamster skull

The Cricetidae subfamily is the smallest subfamily of the Cricetidae family, which only includes the hamsters of the Paleozoic (Eastern Hemisphere) and is a small rodent. There are approximately 60 genera, with 3 genera and 9 species in China. Short and thick body shape; Short tail; Having cheek pouches; Most types of skulls have no obvious ridges; No significant expansion of the cranial region; Listening to small bubbles; Molar chewing mask with conical tooth tips. It inhabits a wide range of environments, with traces found in grasslands, deserts, semi deserts, farmland, and alpine grasslands. No hibernation habits; They are all terrestrial species, mainly living in caves, digging and living in caves. The cave system is complex, and there are specialized warehouses for storing food; Strong adaptability. Mainly feeds on plants and also eats animal carcasses.