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
The Great Eastern (album) "Mojo". The album was nominated for the 2000 Mercury Music Prize. In 2008, "The Great Eastern" was ranked at number 49 on "Mojo"s list of "The 50 Greatest UK Indie Records of All Time". Credits for "The Great Eastern" adapted from album liner notes. The Delgados Additional musicians Production Artwork and design The Great Eastern (album) The Great Eastern is the third studio album by Scottish indie rock band The Delgados. It was released on 17 April 2000 in the United Kingdom on their own Chemikal Underground record label, and later on 9 May 2000 in the United States. "The