Hamster

Subfamily Cricetinae is where the breed of hamsters belong. The subfamily has 25 species classified in 6 or 7 genera.

They are crepuscular animal  which burrow them selves underground to avoid the predators in the daylight. They are eating dried foods , berries , nuts , fresh fruits and vegetables. They appeared with an elongated pouch on each side of their heads that extends to their shoulders which they stuff full of food to be stored, brought back to the colony or to be eaten later.