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10 surprising hamster facts

Did you know some hamsters can inflate their cheeks to swim? Learn more about these adorable mammals.
Hamsters, the rodents belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae, have long been cherished as small pets suitable for children to keep. And although hamsters can eat a variety of things, some foods are far ...
The first pet I remember from my childhood was a little white hamster I named Hammy Baby. He had the requisite wheel, toys, bedding, etc., recommended by the pet store to keep him happy, but his goal ...
Carrie King starts and ends her day the same way — providing daily care for her in-house small-pet rescue and sanctuary’s 36 hamsters, pet mice and guinea pigs. The downstairs area of King’s Tucson ...
An endearing video featuring a pet hamster diligently climbing up the stairs to go to bed has captured the hearts of viewers has gone viral on TikTok. TikTok user @coasterchris_ shared the charming ...
Many people know how old dogs and cats can get. But when it comes to the life expectancy of other animals, some might need to think a bit longer. It’s similar with the age of hamsters, or do you know ...