Are these "pocket pets" destined to be Hollywood's next big thing? “A dwarf hamster,” says filmmaker Jeff Mizushima, “is probably the cutest animal on earth. When you see one, all you want to do is ...

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) ...

Hamsters make excellent pets, as they can become extremely attached to their humans. These super-cute rodents may be small but their presence is always felt within a household. However, Gail Hansen, a ...

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 ...

My daughter has a pet hamster. Which means I have a pet hamster. She is a cute little dwarf hamster, a great pet, relatively easy to care for, not too much poop and pee, and did I mention she’s really ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Oh, hamsters. These little pets are as cute as they are fluffy, but they also have very specific needs ...

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