This hamster having a good clearout of its cheeks is both astonishing and incredibly cute
We all know about hamsters storing food in their cheeks. It’s a very efficient system – keeping the good stuff really handy when it’s needed.
But we hadn’t realised quite how much could fit in there. Have a look at this clip, shared by Science girl on Twitter/X.
Hamsters have cheek pouches that they use to store and transport food
pic.twitter.com/8ZzJpIkh7e— Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) April 6, 2024
There’s so much stuff in there, it looks like Stacey Solomon might need to go round and have a word.
People appreciated the cuteness.
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Okay, I knew this, but I still wasn’t expecting the sheer quantity involved. https://t.co/P8rLcrmSx6
— Oisín McGann (@OisinMcGann) April 6, 2024
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If only pockets in women’s pants could hold this much. https://t.co/5wQMlWMLt7
— Rasaheidel ™️ ⚜️ (@demsoc1973) April 6, 2024
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Me at parties https://t.co/fSKHzzps45
— To Mock A Killingbird (@JimHarp18814109) April 6, 2024
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— Elvis JR (@ElpatronSFC) April 6, 2024
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Mmm, those cheeky little pouches must come in handy when they're on the go, just like a girl with her secrets…
— rachelangel (@Angelllpie) April 6, 2024
6.
This hamster went nuts!
— Konoslav (@KonoslavObecny) April 6, 2024
Here’s the same process in the other direction.
It's incredible how much they can fit in these pouches.
Here is a hamster filling its pouches. pic.twitter.com/lcfGkqbGJT
— Tree of Knowledge (@ToK_ScienceTree) April 6, 2024
Finally, a cautionary word on the care of hamsters.
Hamster pouches are amazing but please don't handle the little guys like this or give them weeks worth of nuts at once. https://t.co/0tyW5ZoOQZ
— James Edwards (@TheNadohs) April 6, 2024
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