An adorable video that showed a photographer taking photos of a wild hamster has gone viral. The now-viral clip was posted in Reddit's "Aww" forum on Monday by u/kimboe313, who wrote: "Have you ever ...

Hamsters are one of the smallest pets you can find. Many believe this is why they're such great pets for children, but anyone who's raised a hamster knows that they require attention, space, and ...

If you’re thinking of getting a pocket pet, then you might be questioning, ‘How long do hamsters live?’ Before you commit to a new furry friend, it’s important to manage your expectations and ...

The first sign that something was wrong was that the female hamsters were really active in their cages. These were European hamsters, a species that is endangered in France and thought to be on the ...

Hamsters that have to survive winter outdoors in Siberia rev up their immune systems when days grow short, according to new lab tests. They even pump up their response to psychological stress. In the ...

An all-maize diet is turning wild hamsters in northeastern France's maize fields into deranged cannibals that devour their own offspring. The same crazy-making nutritional deficiency has affected ...

These golden hamsters will be raised as pets but they might have otherwise survived in the wild (Picture: Arterra/UIG via Getty Images) The typical domesticated hamster looks quite happy – and mildly ...

In the spring of 1930, a biologist named Israel Aharoni ventured into Syria on a mission. He was searching for a rare golden mammal. Its name in Arabic translates roughly as "Mr. Saddlebags." Thanks ...