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10 surprising hamster facts

Did you know some hamsters can inflate their cheeks to swim? Learn more about these adorable mammals.
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 reach 10 ...
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Hamsters are sometimes seen as beginner pets – a tiny gift to young kids to teach responsibility and test out if they’re ready for a larger dog or cat. However, this mindset can be harmful if hamsters ...