Hamsters Vocabulary

2. Hamsters are most commonly known for being this, similar to humans.
5. Hamsters have very sharp teeth, and they may do this if they are startled.
7. A severe disease in hamsters and humans affecting the eye membrane and surrounding areas.
9. A family of rodents that lives underground and is very small in size.
11. A hamster is often viewed as having a hair coat like this, and they usually are filled with longer hair.
13. Any gnawing animal that has very strong incisors, and are not very large.
14. The first domesticated species of hamsters came from this country.

1. Hamsters are this, and are known for eating meat while still consuming plants.
3. This describes the quick and rapid movement of a hamster, as they tend to quickly maneuver.
4. Of the 20 hamster species, this many are seen as domesticated and are typically kept as pets.
6. Most often, hamsters have these in their cages as a common object they tend to use for exercise, where they are able to quickly run in a circle.
8. Hamsters are most often viewed as this, or more awake and alert during the night or twilight hours.
10. Hamsters usually create these when they prepare to give birth, similar to what birds do when getting ready to give birth.
12. A hole in the ground where little rodents may try to hide belongings.