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Exercise is an important aspect of daily life for many animals and can be key to maintaining good overall health. This is especially true for hamsters, but being cooped up in a small cage is not always ideal for burning off those excess calories. Therefore, as a hamster owner it’s good practice to ensure your furry companion is getting the correct amount of exercise, and there are a few tips and tricks you can follow to make sure you’re getting it right. So, How Much Exercise Does A Hamster Need?
Hamster Activity In The Wild
There are more than 20 species of hamster in the world, of which around 5 are common as pets. In the wild, hamsters are incredibly active creatures and maintain territories that can be several square kilometres in size. They will often cover much of this area during a single night, with some individuals running distances of 10 kilometres or more.
These long excursions are mostly spent foraging for food and defending their territories from other hamsters. Being a prey animal, hamsters also need to be quick and agile in order to avoid being eaten by predators…
