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Elizabeth Racine, DVM

Do hamsters hibernate? Your questions, answered by a vet

Hamster sleeping on a pink blanket.

If you’ve noticed that your hamster is barely moving and sleeping excessively, you might wonder, ‘Can hamsters hibernate?’

While they don’t ‘hibernate’ in the traditional sense, they can experience a similar condition called torpor, which can last anywhere from a few hours to several days. When your hamster gets too cold or faces a scarce food supply, they might enter this state to conserve energy and survive.

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