Hamsters

The hamster’s world Find out how a hamster functions and how it sees the world. Nose Hamsters rely on smell to identify each other, find food, and to detect the scent of a nearby predator. They can recognize other hamsters and different people just by scent. Whiskers These are extremely sensitive and are used to help the hamster find its way in the dark and as a measure to decide whether it can fit through a space or if the ground drops away in front of it. The hamster is unique in the mobility of its whiskers. When the hamster is resting, they are flat and still, when alert the whiskers remain still but are raised to stick out from its face. However, when the hamster is exploring or investigating some new object, the whisk- ers sweep back and forth.

Learn your hamster’s body parts.

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Hamsters