Small, furry and oh-so cute, the Syrian (or ... front room in an exercise ball, the Syrian hamster is an adorable companion and a rewarding pet. All Syrian hamsters kept as pets in the West ...

Animal care technicians at Georgia State University observed a series of peracute deaths in a colony of 210 Syrian hamsters. Thirty-five animals residing in three animal rooms (two rooms in one ...

Now, a study led by Assistant Professor Masamitsu Sone and Professor Yoshifumi Yamaguchi of the University of Hokkaido, Japan, has identified a key gene that helps hibernating Syrian hamsters ...

Cute features in babies and animals are more than just amusing—they trigger powerful evolutionary responses that help our species’ survival. Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo that has become ...

As far as pets go, hamsters are pretty beloved. But how much do you really know about these tiny furballs? We’ve rounded up ...

Now, a study led by Assistant Professor Masamitsu Sone and Professor Yoshifumi Yamaguchi of the Hokkaido University, Japan, has identified a key gene that helps hibernating Syrian hamsters (golden ...

Your donation today to the Children's Emergency Fund can help provide lifesaving aid. Together, we can provide Syrian relief and shelter, safety and hope for all children living in crisis. Kids can't ...

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