Hamsters are believed to have originated from the desert regions of East Asia, including hamster species such as the common Syrian hamster and the miniature Russian Dwarf hamster. Hamsters in the wild spend most of their time burrowing and foraging for food. Nowadays, hamsters are commonly kept as pets, with the average domestic hamster living to be about 2 or 3 years old. Hamsters are considered to be easy first pets for children to keep due to the hamster’s nature, small size and quiet disposition. 6 x 2.25 x 2.5 cm