With twitching noses and plump cheeks, hamsters are lovely little bundles of fluff that win people around. These inquisitive tiny animals enjoy digging, nibbling, and stockpiling food in the most ...
(Anna Auerbach/Kosmos/dpa/TNS) Hamsters need a running wheel to fulfil their enormous urge to move. A wheel with a closed, smooth running surface – made of cork, for example – is recommended.
To understand why boredom is such an issue, we need to look at how hamsters live in the wild. These energetic creatures love to explore, spending their days digging, foraging for food, and interacting ...