Hamsters

Where did the name '' hamster'' probably come from?

• The animal was discovered by a person named Hamm.

• People thought the animals looked like little hams.

• It comes from a word meaning ''tiny''.

• It comes from a word meaning ''to hoard''.

  
  

Answer explanation

The word 'hamster' originates from a German word 'hamstern,' which translates into 'to hoard.

A golden hamster mom will sometimes keep her babies in her cheeks.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

If the mother senses danger during the first few days after birth, she may shelter the babies in her cheek pouches.

Golden hamsters are the most common type of pet hamster. How big do they get?

• 2 inches long

• 4 inches long

• 6 inches long

• 8 inches long

About how long does a golden hamster live?

• 1 year

• 2 to 3 years

• 8 to 10 years

• Like Greek gods. They're immortal.

Which of these would not make a good snake for a hamster

• Carrots

• chocolates

• strawberry

• bananas

A hamster's teeth never stop growing.

• True

• False

Hamsters are active mostly during day time.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Hamsters are awake for most of the night

Hamsters have great eyesight

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Hamsters have very poor eyesight

Hamsters don't need a lot of exercise.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Hamsters need daily exercise

Where do wild hamsters like to sleep?

• on the mountain peaks

• out in the open

• inside caves

• in the underground borrow