You may be fascinated by the fact that there are more than 20 unique hamster species you can find across the world. That’s ...

Hamsters are one of the cutest (and most common) pets. It’s fun to watch these adorable rodents play or even to handle them.

You may already be aware of some of the key differences between hamsters vs mice, but what if there were even more differences between these two rodents than you expected? For example, hamsters ...

Hamsters are cute, furry mammals with oversized cheek pouches and short tails. These small rodents live in the wild, and some species are popular as house pets. There are about 20 hamster species ...

She added there are a number of hamster species, but the most common ones are the Syrian and Russian Dwarf Hamster. Childs and Adler agreed that hamsters are animals that cannot live in the same ...

There are two main species of hamsters kept as pets: Syrian (Golden) hamsters and Siberian (Dwarf) hamsters. Syrian hamsters are solitary by nature. You shouldn’t put them together after they ...

She added there are a number of hamster species, but the most common ones are the Syrian and Russian Dwarf Hamster. Childs and Adler agreed that hamsters are animals that cannot live in the same ...

Hamsters generally live between one and a half to three years, according to the Humane Society, though the exact lifespan depends on species. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

The common hamster, as the wild species is known, is about the size and shape of a sweet potato, with calico fur, beady dark eyes and half-moon ears.

A full-blown hamster industry was founded in the US by Albert Marsh, who won one while gambling. Unemployed and recognizing the commercial potential for such small and cute creatures, he ...