Unusual aggressive behavior in the male golden hamster.
An unusually aggressive male golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) removed flank glands from other adult male hamsters by biting. Females and immature males were not attacked. No underlying abnormality to account for this aberrant behavior was evident.
D000374:Aggression; D000818:Animals; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000662:veterinary; D006224:Cricetinae; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008647:Mesocricetus; D012376:Rodent Diseases