Hamsters

Mouth As already described, the hamster’s mouth has large cheek pouches used for carrying food and bedding material back to its burrow. Teeth Hamsters have 16 teeth that grow all the time and need to be worn down if it is not to suffer from painful dental conditions. They need to be given the right food and appropriate things to gnaw, like untreated fruit tree wood. Eyes

Hamsters have panoramic vision, seeing behind them, to the sides and above their head, but not right in front of the nose. Their eyes are adapted for seeing at twilight and night when light levels are low. Bright light, such as sunshine and electric lights, are painful to hamsters.

Hamsters

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