Hamsters are small, stocky rodents that are popular pets for children and adults alike.

They typically live about two years and are usually best-housed alone. Hamsters come in a variety of colors and breeds, and different breeds are known for distinctive traits.

They are omnivores and can eat meat and vegetables, but pet hamsters can survive on a diet of exclusively commercial hamster food.

Hamsters are typically nocturnal animals that like to burrow and hoard food. They are social animals and can communicate with each other and with people using body language