Syrian hamsters would hibernate in the wild, but they usually don't hibernate in a domestic environment. In the wild, Syrian hamsters lower their body temperature and heart rate through hibernation and reduce energy consumption to cope with cold weather and food shortages. During hibernation, their body temperature drops to about 5 degrees Celsius, and their heart rate decreases to about 10 beats per minute, hardly consuming any energy. However, when kept as domestic pets, Syrian hamsters usually don't enter a true hibernation state because their living environment is relatively warm and there is an ample supply of food.
The hibernation behavior of Syrian hamsters is of great significance for their survival. In nature, they will periodically enter and exit the hibernation state, usually repeating this process throughout the winter. If domestic hamsters enter a state similar to hibernation, it may be due to the environmental temperature being too low or a lack of food. At this time, measures need to be taken to help them restore their body temperature and energy.