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Hamster Fun & Facts

Hamsters are famous for their stretchy cheeks and endless running.

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Cheek pouches

Hamsters carry food in their cheek pouches back to their nest. When full, their cheeks can look huge!

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A hamster can run for many kilometres in a single night on their wheel.

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Hamsters are nocturnal, so you will see them most at dusk and night.

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They remember where their food is stashed and learn the layout of their home.

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Syrian hamsters come from dry areas of the Middle East, where they live alone in burrows.

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Did you know?

Baby hamsters are called pups, and they are born tiny, hairless and with their eyes closed.

🏡 Always ask a grown-up and a vet if you're unsure about caring for a pet.