Hamsters

It is important to realize that hamsters are prey

animals and are a major source of food for many

predators. They are hunted on the ground by animals

and from the air by birds. This has an effect on eve-

rything they do and is why they are continually on the

alert and are very nervous. Hamsters are very adept

at spotting danger. They have excellent hearing and

sense of smell and, while quite short sighted, the

position of their eyes means they can see above as

well as behind them. They run away to safety at the

first sign of any danger.