Greater long-tailed hamster explained

The greater long-tailed hamster (Tscherskia triton) is a rodent native to Siberia, the Korean Peninsula, and China. It is the only member of the genus Tscherskia.

Taxonomy

The genetic diversity of Tscherskia triton has a positive correlation to population density when using microsatellite markers.

Conservation

Climate change and human activity have had an influence on the genetic variation of this species.^[1]

Behavior

Male greater long-tailed hamsters exhibit high aggression during both the breeding and non-breeding seasons. Female greater long-tailed hamsters mainly show aggression during the non-breeding season.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Dong. Jingping. Li. Chuanhai. Zhang. Zhibin. 2010. Density-Dependent Genetic Variation in Dynamic Populations of the Greater Long-Tailed Hamster (Tscherskia triton). Journal of Mammalogy. 91. 1. 200–207. 10.1644/09-MAMM-A-098R1.1. 27755187. 85773525. 0022-2372. free.
2. Wang. D. Zhang. J. Wang. Z. Zhang. Z. 2006-10-30. Seasonal changes in chronic social interactions and physiological states in female rat-like hamsters (Tscheskia triton). Physiology & Behavior. en. 89. 3. 420–427. 10.1016/j.physbeh.2006.07.006. 16914175. 35323511.