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 ...

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 ...

Hamsters are like a pack rat, but the amount of food they eat is small, compared to a rabbit,” he added. “We sell the Syrian hamsters,” explained Lauren from Pet Kingdom in Point Loma (619 ...