hamster

Everyday

A hamster is a small furry animal with short legs, a short tail and big cheek pouches, often kept as a pet. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and lessons on pets, hamsters need a large cage with bedding, a wheel, fresh water, food (seeds, some vegetables) and gentle handling. They are nocturnal: they sleep in the day and are active at night. Hamsters store food in their cheek pouches. Syrian hamsters live alone; they fight other hamsters. Wash your hands after handling them.

Examples

• Our class hamster is called Biscuit. tree →
• The hamster stuffed seeds into its cheeks. tree →
• Hamsters run on wheels at night. tree →
• Hold the hamster gently with both hands. tree →
• Clean the hamster's cage every week. tree →
• My hamster sleeps all day. tree →
• A hamster is a rodent like a mouse. tree →
• Wash your hands after holding the hamster. tree →

Note

Countable. Hamsters are rodents (like mice and guinea pigs). They usually live about 2 to 3 years. Spelled «hamster» (not «hampster»).