What subfamily do hamsters belong to?
Q: What subfamily do hamsters belong to?
A: Hamsters belong to the subfamily Cricetinae.
Q: How many species of hamsters are in the subfamily?
A: There are about 25 species of hamsters in the subfamily Cricetinae.
Q: What kind of animals are hamsters commonly kept as?
A: Hamsters are commonly kept as small house pets.
Q: Where do wild hamsters live?
A: Wild hamsters live in the desert.
Q: What is the activity pattern of hamsters?
A: Hamsters are crepuscular, meaning they are active during dawn and dusk.
Q: What do hamsters feed on in the wild?
A: In the wild, hamsters feed on seeds, fruits, and vegetation, and occasionally eat burrowing insects.
Q: What physical features distinguish hamsters?
A: Hamsters are distinguished by their large cheek pouches, and relatively short tail. They use their long cheek pouches (extending to their shoulders) to carry food back to their burrows.
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