How do hamsters fit so much into their cheek pouches?

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Originally published at: https://boingboing.net/2024/06/21/how-do-hamsters-fit-so-much-into-their-cheek-pouches.html

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[ikeOnABike]

I saw this a few years ago, an X-ray of a hamster with stuffed cheeks:

[nick_warr]

The smart-ass response is practice, which seems to correspond to reality in this case.

[Tamsin_Bailey]

With their front paws.

[mick129]

Contributed by Jennifer Sandlin

THIS Is How Hamsters Fit So Much Food Inside Their Cheeks! | Pets: Wild At Heart | BBC Earth

Hamsters Stuffing GIANT Foods In Their Cheeks | The Dodo

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[evadrepus]

And a little free bonus Tennant for the day!

[Mister44]

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