Here, ancient and primitive mammals are represented by the unusual long-clawed mole-vole (Prometheomys schaposchnikowi), and representatives of the genera Mesocricetus, Sicista, and Apodemus.    From Wordnik.com.  [Biological diversity in the Caucasus] Reference

Mesocricetus auratus and are commonly known as Syrian golden hamsters.    From Wordnik.com. Reference