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Yes, hamsters have a very good sense of smell they can smell better than humans. Hope this helps! =)

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Do wild ducks have a sense of smell?

Wild ducks have a limited sense of smell compared to other animals, but they can detect odors in their environment. They rely more on their vision and hearing to navigate and find food in the wild.


Are there wild hamsters in Britain?

Around £10, that's how much I bought mine for.


Are there hamsters in the wild?

yes all hamsters originate from the wild in the wild they live in burrows that can have lots of rooms also more than 1 door their predators are birds of prey,wild cats,rodent eating reptiles and other animals. well i hope i gave u info on wild hamsters if this is not enough google u questions bye


How have hamsters adapted to life in the wild where food is sometimes scarce?

Hamsters have adapted to life in the wild by storing food in their cheek pouches and burrows during times of abundance, helping them survive when food is scarce. They can also slow down their metabolism to conserve energy when resources are limited. Additionally, their nocturnal behavior helps them avoid predators and find food efficiently during the night.


How have hamster adapted to life in the wild when food is scarce?

Hamsters have pouches in their cheeks to store food and hoard it for times when it is scarce. In the wild, they also forage for a variety of foods like seeds, fruits, and insects to supplement their diet when food sources are limited. Hamsters have a natural instinct to burrow and create elaborate underground tunnels, which helps them find shelter and store food for later consumption during times of scarcity.

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Hamsters are nocturnal. What is an wild hamsters survival skill to survive in the dark?

They have a strong sense of smell and they have excellent hearing too. They will listen for predators and sniff out food :)


How does the goldfish find and catch its food?

A goldfish uses smell to find their food whether they are in the wild, or an aquarium environment


Do wild ducks have a sense of smell?

Wild ducks have a limited sense of smell compared to other animals, but they can detect odors in their environment. They rely more on their vision and hearing to navigate and find food in the wild.


How do hamsters get food in the wild?

Hamsters should eat a combination of both fresh and dry food. Dry food can be bought from the pet shop in a mix. Fresh food can be any fruit or vegatables. Hamsters tend to know when they should not eat something so you can try out different fruits and veg.


Do hamsters have any natural systems to help them locate food?

Obviously they use their highly effective sense of smell to locate their food, but they also can use their memories to locate their food storage area both in their cages and in the wild.


What skills do hamsters posses that helps them survive in the wild?

they can survive in the wild because they live in desserty type places, so it is hot in the day, and cooler at night, and that is when they are awake. this is also why hamsters are nocturnal. their cheek pouches are used to carry food over a long distance, as it hard to find food in the wild. when they get back to their burrow they store the food, so they eat whenever they want.


How far can black bears smell food in the wild?

Black bears have a strong sense of smell and can detect food from up to 20 miles away in the wild.


What are hamsters homes like in the wild?

In the wild hamsters usually live underground. They come from places with a desert like climate and live alone unless they find a mate.


Do hamsters live in the wild in the US?

No. Wild hamsters are in Europe, Africa, and Asia.


How can you catch a Hamster?

If your saying catching hamsters in the wild,use baits like food to lure it


Are dwarf hamsters nocternal?

Yes, in the wild, it's when they would come out of their burrows to forage for food.


Are there wild hamsters in Britain?

Around £10, that's how much I bought mine for.