Category : Rodents : Pets & Animal

Science Topics on Hamsters

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Determine the amount of time it takes a hamster to complete a maze based on time of day.water maze image by Paul Moore from Fotolia.comHamsters are very interesting little mammals and exhibit a number of intrinsic responses to different situations and stimuli. Their nocturnal nature and...

What Are Relatives of Gerbils?

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Gerbils are small rodents that exist in the wild and are kept in cages as pets in North America. At around the size of a mouse, gerbils have short hair and large eyes. Gerbils offer a low-maintenance and low-cost option for those wanting the companionship of a pet without the hassle of a dog or cat.

Information about Newborn Hamsters

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In the 1930s, several litters of hamsters were imported to Israel for the purpose of scientific research. In 1938 these animals were introduced to the United States, where they quickly caught on as pets. These furry animals are often called pocket pets because of their small size, according to the H

Can a Gerbil Have a Hamster Cage?

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Gerbils and hamsters have similar housing needs and can be kept in the same kinds of cages or tanks, provided they are set up appropriately. Many commercially available enclosures are designed for either hamster or gerbil inhabitants. While hamsters are solitary animals that should be kept alone as

Why Do Hamsters Run at Night?

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Pet hamsters run about constantly at night because they are nocturnal--they sleep during the day and are active at night. This behavior can be annoying to humans who prefer peace and quiet at night. Still, there are many things hamster owners can do to help their hamsters keep the racket down at nig

How to Train Gray Squirrels

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It is usually against the law to adopt wild squirrels as pets, but squirrel enthusiasts can legally purchase squirrels -- in some U.S. states -- from exotic pet stores. Eastern gray squirrels are the most common pet variety, because they are highly intelligent and plentiful throughout the eastern re