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6 Interesting Facts About Your Hamster

Posted on July 13, 2016

Are you ready to read the most adorable facts about these little creatures?
The following is rated as TDC. (Too damn cute.)
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1. They can store food in their cheeks for an entire day

Hamsters have a cheek pouch, and they store most of their food for later use. Now how adorable is that?

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2. They can have 24 babies at one time

So many hamsters! They give birth to 24 little hamsters in a period of 12 hours.

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3. Their Incisor teeth never stop growing

And the biggest mystery of why hamsters love chewing things has been solved.

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4. They’re nocturnal

They sleep during the day and are most active during late hours. So this one’s a perfect pet if you’re nocturnal too!

5. They’re omnivores

It’s a popular misconception that hamsters are vegetarian but they know to eat insects in the wild.

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6. Their wheel might be bad for them

Your hamster might love their Ferris wheel, but it isn’t the best form of exercise for your furry mate! Most hamsters get addicted to their Ferris wheel and sometimes break their neck. An interactive DIY game or letting your hamster make the backyard his home is the best exercise for them!