Hamsters

Hamsters belong to the rodent family and are mammals.There are around 15 different kind of breeds.Most spiecies of hamsters have expandable cheek pouches in which they can carry food and bedding back to there burrow where they would store food.The word hamster comes from the German word hamstern which means to hoard.There are only a few wild hamsters left around and most of them are kept as pets.They have very poor eyesight but a keen sense of smell and excellent hearing.Hamsters are nocturnal and they sleep during the day and they wake up in around 9:00. They only live for 2 or 3 years .Hamsters live as house pet and can not live outside or in a shed.You should clean there cage at least once a week or they will get sick and you should feed them once a day.....