When we talk about hamsters, the picture that comes to many people’s minds is that of the Syrian hamster. But there are also other species of hamsters. Indeed, there are 19 species of hamsters. Of these, 5 are kept as pets, and the Syrian hamster is just one of these species. The rest are all …
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Syrian hamsters are the most common type of pet hamsters and also the first hamster breed to be successfully domesticated. Their scientific name is Mesocricetus auratus. They belong to the rodent subfamily Cricetinae. Syrian hamsters are not only used as pets. They are also often used as laboratory animals to model medical conditions that affect humans, like cancers, …
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Vision is an important requirement for any animal. Many animals might even die if they lose their eyesight. So, in this blog post, let’s find out how important vision is for hamsters. Let’s also find out if hamsters are really blind. If they aren’t blind, how good is their eyesight? How can you find out …
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Hamsters, in general, do not smell bad. They are creatures that like to clean themselves meticulously and keep themselves free of any scents. Hamsters are located towards the bottom of the food chain due to their small size, which makes them weaker than most predators. And since many predators have a good sense of smell, …
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Sometimes, when you are walking through a street, you can smell the food inside the restaurant even before the restaurant comes into view. Similarly, if you are walking through a forest and an animal’s carcass is near your path, you can smell its stench before you even see it. Just like human beings, hamsters can …
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As humans, we rely primarily on our vision to get around in our daily lives. Even though we have other senses like hearing, smell, and touch, we don’t depend on them as much as our eyesight. So, our senses of hearing and smell aren’t very sharp. Therefore, loud noises and strong smells don’t affect us …
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Hamsters are not nocturnal animals (active at night). They are not diurnal (active during the day) either. But wait, if they are neither nocturnal nor diurnal, what are they? Hamsters are crepuscular, i.e., they sleep during most parts of the day and the night. They become active only during the twilight hours of dawn and …
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If you want to own a pet but don’t want to take up a huge commitment, a hamster may be the right choice. Hamsters don’t need as much living space as a dog or a cat, and they certainly don’t need a lot of your time, money, and attention to stay healthy and happy. Yet, …
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If you are a hamster owner who loves mushrooms, you might have considered giving them to your hamster. But do you know if hamsters can eat mushrooms? What are the health benefits your hamster gets from eating mushrooms? What are the risks involved? How do you find out if it is safe for your hamster …
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There is no doubt that carrots are a superfood. They are crunchy, tasty, highly nutritious, and can be added to various dishes. Even Bugs Bunny loves carrots. But are carrots safe for hamsters? Can hamsters eat carrots? What are the health benefits carrots offer to hamsters, and what are the risks you should know about? …
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