Hamster Animal Facts - A-Z Animals
WEBDec 29, 2022 · Hamsters are small-sized rodents. They are very commonly kept as house pets. However, unlike other rodents, they have short tails. Their legs are stubby with widely-spaced feet, and their ears are small. Hamsters are found in a variety of colors, using grey, yellow, black, white, brown, golden, and red. They exist in a mixture of several colors.
Hamster | Facts & Breeds | Britannica
WEBMar 28, 2024 · hamster, (subfamily Cricetinae), any of 18 Eurasian species of rodents possessing internal cheek pouches. The golden hamster ( Mesocricetus auratus) of Syria is commonly kept as a pet. Hamsters are stout-bodied, with a tail much shorter than their body length, and have small furry ears, short stocky legs, and wide feet.
Hamsters: Diet, habits & types | Live Science
WEBMar 3, 2022 · Hamster diet. Some hamsters can fit up to 20% of their own body mass in their cheek pouches. (Image credit: Getty Images) Hamsters like to eat seeds, grains, nuts, cracked corn, fruits and ...
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