Hamsters & rats

Hamsters are among the most popular pets, beloved for their cute appearance, low maintenance, and small size. However, those who decide to keep these little creatures are often surprised by their nocturnal activity. Why are hamsters so active at night? Let's dive into the world of these adorable rodents to better understand their natural instincts…

Both guinea pigs and hamsters are very popular exotic pets, although they are quite different in many aspects. In the United States alone, the number of households keeping a hamster or a guinea pig is about the same, at about 1.5 million each. But is one easier to keep than the other? In this article, we will compare the two species so that you…

Hamsters, mice, and rats have become popular pocket pets for the past few decades. Partly because they have been featured in many cartoons such as Ratatouille or Rhino, but also because they are super cute pets. In this article, we are going to compare these three pets that may seem similar but actually have some pretty distinctive differences,…

Albino hamsters are some of the rarest hamsters you’ll ever find, and for good reason too. It is said that they are so hard to find that you’ll be lacky to get across 1 in every 5,000 baby hamsters. Due to how rare they are, they actually make for some of the most sought-after pets you’ll ever find, especially when you consider the fact that they…

Despite the fact that you are not wrong for calling this breed the Djungarian hamster species, you should know that the term “Djungarian” can also double down as an umbrella term, referring to multiple species at once. But at the same time, it can be used to refer to a single species, specifically the Djungarian hamster. But what makes this breed…