Do Hamsters Hibernate?
Does your hamster ever seem too still. You might wonder if they can hibernate. The quick answer is yes, they can.
Hibernation is a deep sleep. Many animals use it to survive. They slow their bodies way down. This saves energy when it’s very cold or food is scarce. Bears and hedgehogs, for instance, do this every winter.
But hamsters are a bit special. They are “permissive hibernators.” This means they only go into a deep sleep if they have to. It’s not a regular thing for them each year. They only do it when their surroundings push them to save energy. Think of it like when it gets too cold or they don’t have enough food.
