Linkapalooza: Hamsters

While traveling over the holidays, I'll be posting briefly to share links I like. Regular posts will resume tomorrow, assuming we make it back to St. Louis at a decent hour.


Have you ever owned a hamster? This web site from the University of Minnesota tells you all you need to know about these furry creatures. A highlight:

Observant owners may note an interesting maternal rearing activity, especially if the female with young is excited or disturbed. She will stuff pups into her cheek pouches and deposit them into the nest a short time later when she believes the danger has passed. Occasionally, pups suffocate as a result of this activity, especially during lengthy periods of disturbance.

Photo by Seattle Roll on flickr.com.