According to a fascinating article in The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research, providing an exercise wheel for your hamster is essential for its physical and mental health. So, to keep…
Did you know that some species of wild hamsters, including the Dwarf hamster, live in small colonies? However, others such as the Syrian hamster, are fiercely territorial and live alone…
The Russian Dwarf hamster is the most common name for the two species under its category; the Campbell’s Dwarf hamster and the Winter White Dwarf hamster. There is another species…
Hamsters were named after the German word “hamstern” which means “to hoard”. The pouches of these small animals don’t have salivary glands making the food they store in their cheeks fresh and…
Here’s a fun fact for hamster owners: ever wonder where the word “rodent” comes from? It’s actually derived from the Latin word “rodere”, which means “to gnaw”.This name was given…
In 2007, 877 families out of 1,146 households had hamsters as pets. That’s how popular these cute rodents had been back then. Kids who are at least 8 years of age can…
Being prey animals in the wild, hamsters are naturally timid creatures that get frightened easily. Is it then possible to tame them to the point where they are no longer…
We have heard about Syrian hamsters fighting because of their antisocial behavior, but have you heard about hamsters practicing cannibalism?That is right. Despite their cute and cuddly appearance, these little…
A dwarf hamster is a common name given to any of the fourteen species of hamster under the genera Phodopus, Cricetulus, Allocricetulus, and Tscherskia. These types of hamsters are called “dwarf hamsters” because they…
A lot of owners would often overlook the importance of choosing the right cages for their pets. Little did they know that a good habitat can help avoid psychological problems…
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