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.
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Hamsters