Few rodents are as fluffy as hamsters. It is therefore not surprising that this rodent is one of the most common pets in decades, especially in homes with children.
The hamster as a pet is an excellent companion and requires special care (like any other pet). In return, it will give you company and make you have a good time, even if it’s not always like that.
- You’ve probably heard of a case where the mother eats her young.
- Although this cannibal behavior is not unique to this species.
- It is very common for hamsters to eat their young.
- In this Animal Expert article we give you some tips to avoid it and explain why the hamster eats the little ones.
Most animals, with the exception of humans, behave instinctively and the way they act makes it even clearer how nature works.
The phenomenon of animal cannibalism, particularly in the case of parents and children, has been the subject of numerous scientific studies due to the concerns that this problem can cause us.
Not all studies have served to establish a clear cause, but they are still very useful in developing different theories that try to explain the reasons for this behavior.
The father, a hamster, does not always eat his young after giving birth. However, we can say that this phenomenon is common. Scientific research concludes that this behavior can occur for a variety of reasons:
If you live with a female unborn hamster, keep in mind that it is not always possible to prevent one of the puppies from being eaten after birth, however, if you apply the necessary measures that we will explain to you, you will minimize the risk that this behavior will occur:
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