1 Think of this as being like the skin of the avocado. Although not strictly a part of the adrenal glands themselves, the primary function of this layer is to enclose and protect each of the adrenals.  The Cortex. You might compare this layer to the flesh of an avocado.
The average lifespan for a hammy is about 2-3 years and they are very sweet!! The average life span for a hamster in general is about 2-4 years, but different breeds live differents spans. Teddy bears: 2-3 yrs. Syrian: 1 1/2- 3 yrs. Cambells, russians & other dwarfs: 1-3 yrs.
If you google for the age of the longest-lived hamster, you might come across a few web sites stating that it was 7 years, and some even quote the Guinness World Records as the source for this information. Thereâs even a book that claims to tell you ââHow To Make Your Hamster Live For 7 Years Or Moreâ.