There are 24 varieties of dwarf hamsters all of which had their origin in and around Siberia. Hamsters are rodents and resemble tiny bears. They are one of the most popular pets for children. Its' forelegs have four toes and a rudimentary thumb. This results in it having hand like features.
Hamsters do have tails but it is extremely short.
One of the most fascinating features of a hamster is its' ability to store food in cheek pouches. When these pouches are full it can double the size of the head. When the hamster wants food or it finds a place in the cage to hide it, this rodent then pushes its' cheeks forward with its' little hands for the stored merchandise. Hamsters have teeth and they can bite. This biting usually will subside when the hamster and the owner become use to each other.