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

  https://cutetropolis.com/2026/03/16/links-lead-the-way/   #Cats #Dogs #Hamsters #Kittens #Pups

I am become hamster, destroyer of worlds.

#hamsters #worlds

Our fourth and final hamster is again from a version of "Der Naturen Bloeme". This version is from 1287 and was produced in northwest Flanders. This hamster is more deer-like than dog-like. #medievalbeasts #medievalmanuscripts #hamster #hamsters
This medieval hamster is from another 14th century version of "Der Naturen Bloeme". This one is from the Netherlands and again shows the hamster as white-headed. #medievalbeasts #medievalmanuscripts #hamster #hamsters

🐹🚀 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

How hibernating hamsters could help astronauts

Special cells can repair muscles, even when some animals are dormant.

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Medieval hamsters were described as being like squirrels and living in burrows in the ground. This pair of hamsters is from a c1350 Flemish version of "Der Naturen Bloeme". #medievalbeasts #medievalmanuscripts #hamster #hamsters
Our medieval beast this week is the hamster which is nothing like our modern hamster from the images. This one is a French 13th century version of "Liber de natura rerum". #medievalbeasts #medievalmanuscripts #hamster #hamsters

"I will become your hamster savant," said the young tree to the rock.

#trees #rocks #hamsters #savants