Hamster
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Hamster
Mesocricetus auratus
Hamsters are tiny, furry pets that love to run in wheels and explore tunnels. They usually sleep during the day and are active at night.
Habitat: Indoor cages with tunnels and hiding spots.
Appearance
The Hamster is a small, stout rodent with short legs, small ears, and a stubby tail. Its fur usually ranges from golden-brown to grey, sometimes with white markings, often appearing pudgy due to its flexible cheek pouches.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderRodentiaFamilyCricetidaeGenusMesocricetus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
A baby hamster is called a 'pup' and is born blind and hairless!
Hamsters have very poor eyesight and are colorblind!
Their teeth never stop growing, so they must always gnaw!
Wild hamsters can carry food equal to their own body weight!
Special abilities
Ability
Cache Master
Hamster can store food in its giant cheek pouches, helping them carry supplies back to their safe burrow.
Ability
Underground Architect
Hamster can dig complex burrows because of its strong claws, which provides safe shelter and storage rooms.
Ability
Night Navigator
Hamster has an excellent sense of smell that helps find buried food and navigate their dark environment.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 5-18 cm
- Weight
- 0.02-0.15 kg
- Lifespan
- 1.5-3 years
- Top Speed
- 5 km/h
- Litter Size
- 4-12
- Gestation
- 16-30 days
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Diet & Feeding
Hamsters are omnivores that eat seeds, nuts, fruits, vegetables, and sometimes insects.
Primary Foods
- seeds
- nuts
- grains
- fruits
- vegetables
- insects
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
A common predator in their natural habitat.
eaten by
Barn Owl
Tyto alba
Hunts hamsters during their nocturnal activity.
eats
Common Wheat
Triticum aestivum
Consumes seeds and grains from cultivated fields.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Burrowing
Burrowing animals dig tunnels and chambers in the ground, using these subterranean structures for shelter, hunting, or breeding.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Domesticated
Domesticated refers to species that have been selectively bred and tamed by humans for specific purposes.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
They are small and can be delicate, so handle with care.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Hamster?
5-18 cm
How much does Hamster weigh?
0.02-0.15 kg
How long does Hamster live?
1.5-3 years
How fast can Hamster move?
5 km/h
What does Hamster eat?
Hamsters are omnivores that eat seeds, nuts, fruits, vegetables, and sometimes insects.
Where is Hamster usually found?
Indoor cages with tunnels and hiding spots.
How does Hamster hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Hamster usually have?
4-12
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