You might assume that hamsters spend their days running in wheels out of boredom, but it could be that animals genuinely enjoy the activity! To test this theory, a man placed two wheels in the woods ...

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 ...

Mikhail Rusin is perhaps the world's greatest hamster champion. The European hamster is bigger and feistier than the varieties more commonly found in pet stores. They are also critically endangered.

Say hello to Ridley, my new Campbell Dwarf Hamster! Watch as this tiny bundle of energy explores, plays, and steals hearts. Don’t miss Ridley’s cutest moments! #CampbellDwarfHamster #PetHamster ...

A briefly TikTok famous and very old hamster passed away just as the internet was falling in love with her. Her owner first started posting about her in June, and by the end of July, the era of ...

Hamsters are common family pets. They’re distant cousins of mice and rats. Their small size and cleanliness make them easy to care for. Hamsters are good pets for children or first-time pet owners.

Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Parental care is costly. It uses up precious time, energy and resources—and in the animal world, it’s usually the moms ...

A Hubble Space Telescope study takes a close look at the dwarf galaxies surrounding Andromeda. Credit: NASA / ESA / J. Dalcanton / B.F. Williams / L.C. Johnson / PHAT team / R. Gendler Surrounding the ...

Hamsters are small, cuddly balls of fur enjoyed by many families and experts say they're perfect pets for inexperienced owners. "They are really a pet, just like any other," said Tony Adler, ...

Do hamsters get lonely? That's a great question. We often see hamsters living quite happily with other hamsters, but are they just as happy on their own? We spoke to vet, Dr. Rebecca MacMillan to find ...