Hamsters are sometimes seen as beginner pets – a tiny gift to young kids to teach responsibility and test out if they’re ready for a larger dog or cat. However, this mindset can be harmful if hamsters ...

Hamsters are one of the cutest (and most common) pets. It’s fun to watch these adorable rodents play or even to handle them. However, one frequent question that people have about keeping hamsters is ...

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, ...

Hamsters are as sweet as they are tiny - weighing in at just 100 to 150 grams, some varieties just 30 to 50 grams. With their cheeks stuffed with food, you just want to cuddle them. Don't. And do not ...

Hamsters may be tiny, but they're hugely popular pets. These little rodents can make ideal companions for people with small spaces and families with children, but caring for them isn't always ...

Every week, Talking Points gives you a worksheet to practise your reading comprehension with exercises about the story we’ve written. Hamsters are common pets today, but that hasn’t always been the ...

To keep a hamster happy, wooden structures with several levels make sense. In the wild, hamster houses have several chambers, but at least a bedroom, pantry and toilet. (Anna Auerbach/Kosmos/dpa/TNS) ...