Did you know some hamsters can inflate their cheeks to swim? Learn more about these adorable mammals.

The hamster has a reputation for being a lovable, cuddly household pet. They may have a penchant for running on exercise ...

New research shows hibernating mammals protect muscle stem cells by suppressing activation, inflammation, and regeneration ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Do hamsters get lonely? That's a great question. We often see hamsters ...

Hamsters are nearsighted and colorblind. To find their way through dense fields, they rely on scent trails. Philippe Massit/ Courtesy National Office of Hunting and Wildlife Mathilde Tissier was no ...

Skeletal muscle stem cells in hibernating Syrian hamsters preserve their ability to function by suppressing their activation during the hibernation ...

"50 Shades of Grey" has just been upstaged by some very tiny creatures. — -- Watch out, “50 Shades of Grey,” because you’ve just been upstaged by some very tiny hamsters. In the latest edition of ...

A good class pet is active during the school day, comfortable with the average temperature and humidity in the building, and ...

A group of researchers made gene-edited hamsters that were meant to be less aggressive. The researchers used CRISPR, a gene-editing platform, to remove a gene they believed was responsible for ...

Remember those nothing-short-of-amazing YouTube videos of tiny hamsters eating tiny food? The ones that made you squeal with delight at the tiny animals devouring miniature burritos, birthday cake and ...

Skeletal muscle stem cells in hibernating Syrian hamsters preserve their ability to function by suppressing their activation ...

Do hamsters get lonely? That's a great question. We often see hamsters living quite happily with other hamsters, but are they just as happy on their own? We spoke to vet, Dr. Rebecca MacMillan to find ...