Do Hamsters Hibernate?

Answer

Hamsters are rodents which burrow underground in the daylight to avoid being caught by predators. These animals slip into hibernation when temperatures fall down drastically. They feed on a variety of foods including, nuts, vegetables dried food, berries and fresh fruits.

1 Additional Answer

Hamsters are not true hibernators. They however go onto a temporary hibernatingstate known as the 'torpor'. Torpor lasts only for a few hours whereas hibernation lasts for weeks.

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Where does a hamster hibernate?

hamsters actually do hibernate.Not in the wild but as pets yes.I have experienced a death from a hibernating hamster. You see every night me and my sister would open up our window

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How do hamsters hibernate?

When the weather gets to cold, they fall asleep until it gets warmer. This happens if it falls below 18oC inside, but you can wake them up by holding them in your hands until they

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Why do hamsters hibernate?

No!! Hamsters are not true hibernators. Hamsters like to be in the range of 65 75 degree Fahrenheit. If the temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit they may go into a temporary

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When does hamsters hibernate?

hamsters that live with you dont hibernate....but if your talking about a wild hamster they do it in the winter, then pack food in there cheek and then go in the ground for the winter

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