Hamsters are native to dry, open areas like deserts and grasslands, where food can be scarce and predators are always nearby. In the wild, their cheek-pouching ability allows them to gather food ...

Storing food and supplies quickly is a natural instinct for hamsters. In the wild, they forage for food and bedding material, which they stuff into their cheek pouches to bring back to their burrows.

Childs and Adler agreed that hamsters are animals that cannot live in the same habitat as one another. It's important to keep hamsters apart and to have them under strict supervision when exploring ...