"Hamster" comes from a German word meaning "storing food". That"s because these rodents have cheek pouches they use to stuff food as they eat. Hamsters make good pets, but they"re not social with other hamsters or animals. Wild hamsters tend to tunnel and burrow alone. The Incredible Creatures Collection features Extra large, soft, playful, true-to-life vinyl replicas of some of the most amazing creatures in the world. Excellent learning tool to introduce young children to our delicate and often endangered inhabitants of our planet. A fun way to spark the innate curiosity of a child. Each replica is finely hand painted and accurate down to the last detail.