It’s been too long since I painted these Victorian hamsters, whom historians no doubt believe must be “very good friends.”

*whispers* 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

I wonder what spirited 19th century adventures they’ll get up to next? These two pieces are prints you can get - though I’ll be on hiatus for a good chunk of May after next week, so hit up the ☕️ of you want anything before then!

https://ko-fi.com/samikelsh/shop

#hamsters #art #watercolour #19thcentury #lesbian #queer #whimsy

A visit to the graveyard hamsters of Vienna.

Her name is Gurt: she loves celery, fennel, carrots and apples. 🥰

#LovePets
#hamsters

Frog, the Magic Hamster

#PuffTheMagicDragon #frogs #hamsters

Dog guides blind friend, kitten blows up like balloon, cat loves bath time, and speed eating competition.

I am become hamster, destroyer of worlds.

#hamsters #worlds

🐹🚀 When #hamsters hibernate, their muscle cells don't just endure the cold – they go on "pause."

Researchers are studying this active suppression of muscle repair to find ways to protect #astronauts from muscle loss during long-term #space flight and help people on #Earth facing prolonged bed rest.

👉 https://www.popsci.com/science/hibernating-hamsters-astronauts/

#biology #biomimicry #science #STEM #evolution #health #mars