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 ...

Did you know, there are a number of surprising things hamsters can eat? It’s no secret that pocket pals, like hamsters, love to hoard food. From seeds stuffed in their cheek pouches to grains stored ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hamsters are omnivores—a bowl full of seeds hardly does justice to their natural diet. Photo: Getty Images Many hamster owners are ...

Hamsters are omnivores, which means they can eat quite a range of foods. In the wild, they would eat a mix of plants and insects – and even our cute little domestic versions tend to enjoy a range of ...

If you have ever spotted your hamster quickly turning around, grabbing a fresh dropping, and eating it as if it were a tiny snack, you might feel confused or even a bit shocked. But for hamsters, ...

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 ...