While some commenters are busy swooning over these sweet creatures, others are still in shock that hamsters are wild animals!

Upon discovering Mr. Saddlebags, Aharoni gave them the name, oger. We know them, in English, as the Syrian hamster or, because it is now the most common hamster in the world, simply the hamster. De ...

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 ...

Every hamster knows the importance of a hamster wheel in their pet’s habitat. These spinning exercise devices provide crucial physical activity for these naturally active rodents. However, not all ...

If you have young children, chances are you get weekly, if not daily, requests for a pet. While a family cat or dog is a right of passage for many, it can be a lot of responsibility for children who ...

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