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Pet hamsters aren't known to live long lives but a recent video has many former hamster owners concerned they may have underestimated their pet's life expectancy. In a viral TikTok video, a hamster ...

Syrian hamsters are golden-haired rodents often kept as house pets. Cold and darkness can cause the animals to hibernate for three to four days at a time, interspersed with short periods of activity.

The pet is cold and stiff. The desperate question arises: “Is my hamster dead, or are these signs of hibernation?” In the ...