Species
Characteristics
Health & Care
Habitat
Fun Facts
100
One hamster year is equal to how many human years? a) 10 years b) 20 years c) 25 years d) 30 years
c) 25 years-So, if a hamster lives 4 years, it would be 100 years old!
100
Hamsters are: a) diurnal b) always sleepy c) depends on the hamster d) nocturnal
d) nocturnal It's because they are desert animals-they only leave their burrows at night when the desert temperature falls.
100
To avoid stressing a hamster its cage must be: a) all of these b) clean c) quiet d) roomy
a) all of these-Clean is probably the most important. They like everything in its place.
100
TRUE OR FALSE: A molded plastic cage with plenty of tubes for climbing is the best habitat for a teddy bear hamster.
FALSE-They are too big and can easily get stuck in the tubes. Instead they should live in a 20 gallon aquarium with a mesh lid is an ideal habitat.
100
TRUE OR FALSE: Hamsters are colorblind.
TRUE-They only see certain colors.
200
What is the general lifespan of a hamster? a) 2-3 years b) 4-5 years c) 1 year d) 15 months
a) 2-3 years-They have such a metabolism rate that they literally "burn-out".
200
TRUE OR FALSE: Hamsters have no tail.
FALSE-Some hamsters in the wild do have a tail. They are the Chinese Hamster, mouselike hamsters, and the white-tailed hamsters.
200
TRUE OR FALSE: Should you give your hamster a bath?
FALSE-They are constantly grooming themselves by passing their little hands in their mouths and then rubbing their fur.
200
TRUE OR FALSE: A good home for your hamster cage is near a window.
FALSE-It is too drafty near a window. Place cage in a centralized area.
200
TRUE OR FALSE: Hamsters are short-sighted.
TRUE-They can only see close-up.
300
TRUE OR FALSE: Hamsters are vegetarians.
FALSE-They love yogurt and will scarf up cooked meat and will even eat cheese and eggs. They are basically omnivores.
300
How long does a pregnant hamster carry her young? a) 16-18 days b) 50-60 days c) 20-25 days d) 80-90 days
a) 16-18 days-They have one of the shortest gestation periods in the Rodent Family.
300
TRUE OR FALSE: Most hamsters should be caged alone.
TRUE-They are very territorial and if put in the same cage they will fight, sometimes to the death.
300
The natural habitat of the hamster is the a) mountains b) desert c) grassland d) forest
b) desert That's why they need their exercise wheel-they have to run miles at night in the desert to find enough food.
300
In what country were hamsters first discovered? a) Madagascar b) Germany c) Syria d) United States
c) Syria-They were discovered by British zoologist George Waterhouse and enjoyed a short-lived popularity as pets in England.
400
How many species of hamster are there? a) 8 b) 24 c) 14 d) 28
b) 24-They range in size from tiny dwarfs that measure only 2-4 inches in length to the common hamster which may reach lengths of up to 8-11 inches.
400
TRUE OR FALSE? Hamsters have glands for marking their territory. They are located on each side of their hips.
TRUE-Even though they have glands, they have almost no smell for humans.
400
What is the severe bacterial hamster ailment? a) discharge from ears b) wet tail c) vomiting d) bulging eyes
b) wet tail-This requires an immediate trip to the vet for antibiotics. It can be brought on by stress.
400
Since the caged hamster is out of its natural habitat, which of these foods is a good supplement. a) orange segments b) none of these c) grapefruit pieces d) iceberg lettuce
b) none of these-These may cause diarrhea or upset stomach. Kale, celery leaves, strawberries, and broccoli are better options.
400
What year was the first hamster discovered? a) 1890 b) 1829 c) 1902 d) 1930
b) 1829-Even though hamsters didn't make a big splash as pets until the 20th century.
500
Hamsters are: a) herbivores b) omnivores c) carnivores
b) Omnivores-Although they can survive on a diet of vegetables, fruits, seeds, and nuts. Some hamsters in the Middle East have been known to hunt in packs to find insects for food.
500
When picking out a teddy bear hamster, which of the following is NOT a characteristic you should look for: a) alert b) curious c) lethargic d) active
c) lethargic-Even when woken up, they should perk up when handled. If it is not responsive, it is most likely ill.
500
Hamsters are especially prone to: a) upset stomach b) mange c) mites d) respiratory problems
d) respiratory problems-Because they originated in the desert, they have problems with life in a house.
500
TRUE OR FALSE? Hamsters sleep in a nest.
TRUE-In its natural habitat it will burrow into a nest of grass and branches.
500
Hamsters were named after the German word "Hamstern". What does Hamstern mean? a) to gnaw b) to crawl c) to hoard d) to burrow
c) to hoard It's because they store food in their cheeks and then hide it in their burrow for a rainy day.
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