Hamsters are among the most popular rodent species kept as pets. However, out of more than 20 hamster species, only about five have been domesticated. One reason for their popularity as pets is their ...

Hamsters are as sweet as they are tiny - weighing in at just 100 to 150 grams, some varieties just 30 to 50 grams. With their cheeks stuffed with food, you just want to cuddle them. Don't. And do not ...

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Do hamsters get lonely? That's a great question. We often see hamsters living quite happily with other hamsters, but are they just as happy on their own? We spoke to vet, Dr. Rebecca MacMillan to find ...

To keep a hamster happy, wooden structures with several levels make sense. In the wild, hamster houses have several chambers, but at least a bedroom, pantry and toilet. (Anna Auerbach/Kosmos/dpa/TNS) ...