If you are a hamster owner, you may have noticed that your pet seems to sleep for most of the day. Many people who bring home a hamster for the first time expect a lively and playful little companion.

There is something charming about bringing home a tiny hamster for the first time. Their curious noses, quick little paws, and quiet nightly adventures make them feel like pocket-sized companions with ...

If you have young children, chances are you get weekly, if not daily, requests for a pet. While a family cat or dog is a right of passage for many, it can be a lot of responsibility for children who ...

When you have a free-to-play game, you also have to figure there are systems to get you to keep playing and perhaps spend real money on it. That definitely happens in Hamster Playground, a game about ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Alex Milan If you’ve noticed that your hamster is barely moving and sleeping ...

Insider asked vets to answer common questions about hamsters. Hamsters will eat their own babies if frightened. They can fit almost a quarter of their body size in their cheeks. Visit Insider's ...

Hamsters are omnivores, which means they can eat quite a range of foods. In the wild, they would eat a mix of plants and insects – and even our cute little domestic versions tend to enjoy a range of ...

Hamsters, the rodents belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae, have long been cherished as small pets suitable for children to keep. And although hamsters can eat a variety of things, some foods are far ...