"Hamster housing — deep burrowing bedding (40–80 cm) for welfare"
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*[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* In the wild, Syrian hamsters inhabit dry rocky steppe or brushy slopes and dig shallow burrows. *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* In captivity they should be given deep, burrow-appropriate bedding. *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Cages providing at least 40–80 cm (about 15–30 inches) of bedding improve Syrian hamster welfare.