Hamsters have a highly developed sense of smell, which they use to detect even the slightest whiff of cheese.
They also possess exceptional hearing, able to pick up on the faint hum of a distant wheel turning.
And don't even get us started on their whisker-twitching, whisker-twitching sense of touch!
But what about their eyesight? Ah, yes. Hamsters have excellent low-light vision, perfect for navigating their dimly lit cage in style.
But what's really remarkable is their sense of balance. They can spin on their hind legs for hours on end, all while maintaining perfect equilibrium.
And did we mention their whisker-twitching sense of touch? Okay, we did. It's a real thing!
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