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Hamster Trivia

by Lianne McLeod, DVM
for About.com

Answer to Question 9: Definitely not, at least as far as Syrian hamsters are concerned! Hamsters are solitary creatures, and placing two together in a cage will likely result in severe fights, which may even lead to fatal injuries. However, some of the dwarf hamster species may tolerate being kept in groups.

Question 10: How long will a hamster live? Go to Answer

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