Hamster

Alsace great hamster is in ‘critical danger of extinction’

A species of hamster native to Alsace is now in “critical danger” of extinction, with only around 1,500 left today compared to hundreds of thousands in the 1970s, conservationists have warned.

Endangered hamster joy at animal park

A park has succeeded in rearing 89 of the endangered grand hamster d’Alsace .

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Hamster

Alsace great hamster is in ‘critical danger of extinction’

Endangered hamster joy at animal park

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