Hamsters are common family pets. They’re distant cousins of mice and rats. Their small size and cleanliness make them easy to care for. Hamsters are good pets for children or first-time pet owners.

There are two main species of hamsters kept as pets: Syrian (Golden) hamsters and Siberian (Dwarf) hamsters. Syrian hamsters are solitary by nature. You shouldn’t put them together after they reach 10 ...

You may be fascinated by the fact that there are more than 20 unique hamster species you can find across the world. That’s quite overwhelming when you want to pick your next pet. In all fairness, only ...