In an alternate reality somewhere -- an Upside Down, if you will -- there is a version of Stranger Things that exclusively stars hamsters. Hamster Wynona Ryder paces frantically through her tiny ...

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Did you know, there are a number of surprising things hamsters can eat? It’s no secret that pocket pals, like hamsters, love to hoard food. From seeds stuffed in their cheek pouches to grains stored ...

Did you know some hamsters can inflate their cheeks to swim? Learn more about these adorable mammals. Hamsters are cute, furry mammals with oversized cheek pouches and short tails. These small rodents ...

Hamsters might look like tiny, snack-powered athletes, but their daily habits can feel baffling if you are new to owning one. From sudden freezes to late-night acrobatics, their behavior often seems ...

WATCH: Hamsters Recreate All the Spooky Moments from Stranger Things Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013, covering pets, animal rescue and wildlife.

Hamsters are cute, mostly low-maintenance pets, so they’re often a go-to choice for parents looking to quell pleas for pets from little ones. While it’s true that hamsters are a lot less work than a ...

From their forever-growing front teeth to their inflatable cheeks, there are many funny hamster facts that you (or the kids) may not have come across before. But if you’ve got some animal lovers who ...