Did You Know Hamsters Can Store Food in Their Cheeks… for Hours?

Hamsters are tiny survival machines. One of their coolest features? Expandable cheek pouches that can hold up to half their body weight in food!

These pouches aren’t just for show — wild hamsters use them to transport food back to their burrows safely. Even pet hamsters will hoard food in their little hideouts, acting on pure instinct.

It’s adorable to watch your hamster stuff their cheeks like a furry shopping cart. But make sure to clean out old food from their cage regularly — some hoards can go forgotten and get moldy.

Fun fact: Some hamsters even hide toilet paper in their cheeks to bring back to their bed. Talk about being prepared. 🐹🧻