How Well Do You Know Hamsters? Take This Exciting Quiz!
NO DIDDY
Created 6/19/2024
Explore the fascinating world of hamsters with this challenging quiz! Test your knowledge and see how many Hamster facts you didn't know!
1. What does the German word 'hamstern', from which the name 'hamster' is derived, translate to in English?
To hoard
To dig
To run
To burrow
2. Why should hamsters not be placed with other hamsters?
They might play too much
They are solitary animals
They will overeat
They need different diets
3. Which species of hamster can grow up to 30cm in length, making it the largest species?
Dwarf hamster
Roborovski hamster
Syrian hamster
Chinese hamster
4. In the wild, hamsters create tunnels and chambers for what purposes?
Storing food and playing
Eating and sleeping
Running and hiding
Breeding and growing
5. How many species of hamsters exist in the world?
6. Why are hamsters nocturnal animals?
To avoid predators
To hunt for food
Because they have poor eyesight
Because they like the night
7. What unique trait do hamster teeth have?
They glow in the dark
They are replaceable
They never stop growing
They are soft
8. What is the maximum amount of food a hamster can store in its pouches?
Its head size
Its leg size
Half its body weight
Its own body weight
9. What food items are toxic to hamsters?
Apples and carrots
Chocolate and caffeine
Bread and nuts
Seeds and berries
10. Why are hamsters banned in Hawaii?
They are too noisy
They could harm local wildlife
They cannot survive there
They might grow large colonies
11. How many teeth sets do hamsters have in their lifetime?
Two
Three
One
Continuously replacing
12. Which hamster species is the smallest?
Syrian hamster
Roborovski hamster
Chinese hamster
Winter white hamster
13. Why is it important to provide chew toys to hamsters?
To keep them busy
To prevent overgrown teeth
To make them exercise
To encourage social play
14. Hamsters can learn their name if it's used frequently. What does this indicate about them?
They are intelligent
They have good hearing
They are playful
They are trainable
15. What adaptation helps hamsters float in water?
Their lightweight body
Inflatable cheek pouches
Large feet
Strong legs
16. Which hamster has been known to help researchers study tooth regeneration?
Roborovski hamster
Campbell's dwarf hamster
Syrian hamster
Winter white hamster
17. How long is the average lifespan of a hamster in captivity?
1-2 years
2-4 years
3-5 years
5-7 years
18. What should you consider before getting a hamster as a pet, given they are nocturnal?
Their diet
Cage size
Where you will place it
Type of bedding
19. How many species of hamsters are commonly found in pet stores?
20. What characteristic of hamsters helps them navigate due to their poor eyesight?
Strong legs
Keen sense of smell
Sharp claws
Sensitive whiskers
