Population: The number of hamsters in Kazakhstanis low. On virgin lands, its density is usually below 1%, and only in oldfields canit reach 2-4 animals per 100 trap days. A higher density (10-15%) is observed on theright bank of the Irtysh, especially north of Pavlodar. In the north, the number decreases, and in the southern outskirts of the range it is rare andoccurs sporadically.
Status: Non-endangered and non-game species but with ecological and cultural significance.
Habitat: The hamsteris widespread in the northern, northeastern and central parts of Kazakhstan. The western border of their range previously ran from Petropavlovsk to Shchuchinskand Astana, as well as Dolinsky in the Karaganda region. Subsequently, it was found on the left bank of the Ishim and on the right bank of this river in the Kokshetau region and Akmola region, as well as in the foothills of Tarbagatai and Shemonaiha. In the southeastern part of Kazakhstan, it is found in the vicinity of Karaganda and Sarterek.
