Hamsters are pets.
Hamsters refer to rodents that are raised by humans for ornamental or entertainment purposes. They mainly include animals of the subfamily Cricetinae. These animals are usually kept as pets. Animals of the subfamily Cricetinae are a subfamily of the family Cricetidae in the order Rodentia. Their members include various small mammals such as hamsters. These animals are widely kept as pets because of their cute appearances and docile natures.
There are many kinds of hamsters, including silver fox hamsters and so on. They usually live in environments provided by humans and rely on food and water provided by humans. Although hamsters can also survive in the wild, they have adapted to the captive lifestyle. Therefore, their ability to survive independently in the wild is relatively weak.