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No!! Hamsters are not true hibernators. Hamsters like to be in the range of 65 75 degree Fahrenheit. If the temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit they may go into a temporary hibernating state. This temporary hibernating state is called torpor: Torpor is a form of dormancy that is very similar to hibernation. But the difference between hibernation and torpor is how long the animals sleep times vary and how much the animal's bodies slow down. Torpor is a state of regulated hypothermia in an Endotherm: An Endotherm is an animal that is capable of maintaining its body temperature above the temperature of the external environment. Torpor may last just a few hours but usually no more than a day. Some mammals that live through cold periods when food is hard to find especially very small mammals have the ability to let their body temperature drop. Hamsters can go into this hibernating state and they have retained the ability to do so in captivity.
A true hibernation is a state of dormancy that allows an animal to conserve energy during the winter months when food is in short supply. During hibernation animals slow their metabolism to a very low level, this allow them to use their energy reserves stored as body fat at a much slower rate.
If you have a hibernating hamster in this sleeping (torpor) state it may appear that all life is extinct in the hamster and it may appear to be life-less (dead). It will not respond to sound, handling or touching. A hibernating hamster will curl up into a ball in the nest, this is to conserve heat in the abdominal region. You will be able to pick the hamster up without him knowing it, and will not wake up on handling. But close observation will reveal the hamster's whiskers (vibrissae) are still twitching. The hamster still has to breath when in torpor, although very very slowly this can be seen on close observation. The hamster must be aroused by slowly warming and gentle handling and stroking. After the arousal period it may be noted that hamster will be little groggy and trembling this will last only for a very short time.Thanks for listneaning and if u dont understand basicly the temperature needs to be 15C+ or it will hibernate and die and i know that because it happend to me enyway good luck
Syrian hamsters do not hibernate or migrate. They are active throughout the year and do not undergo seasonal changes in behavior like some other animals do. They may become less active during colder months but do not enter a true hibernation state.
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Does a tiger hibernate migrate or stay?
Tigers do not hibernate or migrate.
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Do ptarmigan migrate or hibernate?
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hibernate
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Does a jack rabbit hibernate or migrate?
They do not migrate or hibernate.
Do bald eagles migrate or hibernate?
they do not hibernate because they are birds and birds do not hibernate but the bald eagle does migrate
Does grey whale migrate or hibernate?
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No, lions do not migrate nor do they hibernate.
Are golden hamsters Syrian hamsters?
Yes, it's just another name of calling them:). As well as Golden Hamsters, Syrian hamsters are also sometimes referred to as teddy bear hamsters (long haired syrian hamsters), alien hamsters (hairless syrian hamsters), black bear or european black bear (black syrian hamsters). They are all variations in colour/coat of the same species of hamster. I believe all hamsters are from Syrian so they all have a common ancestry
Do Fancy Syrian Hamsters have long fur?
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Do migrate or hibernate?
Wallabies neither hibernate nor migrate.
Does the clownfish hibernate or migrate?
No, the Clownfish does not hibernate nor does it migrate.
Do hamsters hibernate and how?
No, pet hamsters don't hibernate, only wild ones.
Do bobcats migrate or hibernate during winter?
bobcats do not hibernate or migrate they are active all year round
