Hamster

If you know rodents well, you would know that hamsters are nocturnal. Nocturnal means that you gain all your energy and sleep during the day and function being awake during the night time. It’s opposite for humans, so if you like a healthy sleep then i wouldn’t suggest keeping your pet hamster in your room with a wheel all night! These small rodents love treats, they can keep them stored in pouches located in their cheeks, they will spit them back up to eat later. Fruits and veggies are about 10% of a hamsters diet. There are 25 different species, but pet stores are known to only sell 5. These include, the Syrian, Dwarf Campbells Russian, Dwarf Winter White Russian, Chinese Dwarf, and Roborovski Dwarf. The average litter is about 8-15 babies. Make sure your pet hamster’s diet is good, supply a proper amount of food because they don’t overeat so you don’t have to worry about feeding them too much. An interesting fact is that hamsters are colorblind! When you are feeling under the weather, be cautious not to spend too much time around your hamster because they can catch illnesses from humans.

Facts about hamsters

Elephant

Elephants are ginormous mammals! They are the largest living land animal. Male elephants can reach up to 3m tall and can weigh between 4,000-7,500 kg. They are known for their big ears, trunks and their tusks. A fun fact is, their ears are shaped like the content Africa, and that is where they originated! Their tusks are made out of ivory, which is a rich substance used to make ornaments and jewelry. Every year, elephants are being killed for their tusks by tens of thousands of people. More than 80% of herds are missing from some regions. Thankfully, it is actually now illegal to kill an elephant. These animals spend up to 12-18 hours everyday just eating grass, plants, and fruit, crazy! Eating all that food means they have to use the bathroom a lot. Elephant poo actually helps the soil stay fertile and disperses tree seeds. They also create footpaths and dig waterholes. They make a big impact on the environment, so don’t kill these magnificent animals!

Related image