Golden hamster Golden hamster The golden hamster or Syrian hamster ("Mesocricetus auratus") is a rodent in the subfamily Cricetinae, the hamsters. Their natural geographical range is limited to arid areas of northern Syria and southern Turkey. Their numbers have been declining due to a loss of habitat caused by agriculture and deliberate elimination by humans. Thus, in the wild, they are now considered vulnerable by the IUCN. However, captive-breeding programs are well established, and captive-bred golden hamsters are often kept as small house pets. Additionally, they are also used as scientific research animals throughout the world. The size of adult animals ranges
Girls of the Golden West (country music duo) Girls of the Golden West (country music duo) The Girls of the Golden West was an American female country music female duo that was popular during the "Western Era" of the 1930s and 1940s. The band comprised two sisters, Mildred Fern Good (April 11, 1913 - May 3, 1993) and Dorothy Laverne Good (December 11, 1915 - November 12, 1967. They were born in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. The Girls of the Golden West first entertained family and friends before they worked on a radio station in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1933, they moved to the WLS National Barn Dance, then