Syrian hamsters (also known as golden hamsters) live in dry habitats from southern Turkey to northern Syria ... These five are Roborovski hamsters (commonly called Robo hamsters), Syrian hamsters, ...

Hamsters vary a bit more by species. Golden hamsters, or Syrian hamsters, are usually around 6 to 8 inches long, while most Chinese hamsters are in the 3-to-5-inch range; and dwarf hamster species ...