Hamsters stuff their cheeks with food for several reasons:
To transport to their nest: Hamsters have a natural instinct to store food in their burrows. By stuffing their cheeks, they can carry more food back to their nest at once.
To eat later: Hamsters are nocturnal, so they need to store energy for their nighttime activities. They do this by eating and storing large amounts of food.
Hamsters are considered delicious treats by many wild animals. Therefore, hamsters often spend their time hiding in their burrows to avoid being eaten.
To prepare for hibernation: Hibernating hamsters need to build up fat reserves to survive the winter months. They do this by eating large amounts of food in the fall.
Hamsters have expandable cheek pouches that allow them to store large amounts of food.
They can carry up to 20 times their body weight in food in their cheek pouches.
The average lifespan of a hamster is 1-2 years. However, some hamsters may live for 3-4 years, while others may only live for a few months.
The lifespan of a hamster can vary greatly depending on its living environment.
