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Let's explore two of the most popular hamster types: Syrian hamsters and Dwarf hamsters. Syrian hamsters usually live two to three years, while Dwarf hamsters only live one and a half to two years. Syrian hamsters don't like to share their space, so they fight if they're around other hamsters. Dwarf hamsters are friendlier with other hamsters if they've been introduced to others when still young. Syrian hamsters can be as long as six to eight inches, which is a lot larger than the Dwarf hamster, which is usually only four inches long.

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Let's explore two of the most popular hamster types: Syrian hamsters and Dwarf hamsters. Syrian hamsters usually live two to three years, while Dwarf hamsters only live one and a half to two years. Syrian hamsters don't like to share their space, so they fight if they're around other hamsters. Dwarf hamsters are friendlier with other hamsters if they've been introduced to others when still young. Syrian hamsters can be as long as six to eight inches, which is a lot larger than the Dwarf hamster, which is usually only four inches long.

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Hamsters are a fun pet to have. They grow to be around four to seven inches long. The hamster has a tiny tail and small eyes. Hamsters can be red, brown, grey, white, yellow, or black. They are friendly with humans and are nocturnal, which means they sleep during the day and are awake at night. They like to eat store bought hamster food, but it's important for them to eat fresh vegetables and fruits. Hamsters need lots of exercise to be healthy, which is why it is great for a hamster to run on a wheel.

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Hamsters are a fun pet to have. They grow to be around four to seven inches long. The hamster has a tiny tail and small eyes. Hamsters can be red, brown, grey, white, yellow, or black. They are friendly with humans and are nocturnal, which means they sleep during the day and are awake at night. They like to eat store bought hamster food, but it's important for them to eat fresh vegetables and fruits. Hamsters need lots of exercise to be healthy, which is why it is great for a hamster to run on a wheel.

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• To teach how something happened in order

• To describe something

• To show how two things are alike and different

While hamsters are great pets, you should be careful because they like to run around and hide. Sometimes, hamster owners will forget to put the lid on the top of the cage. Because hamsters sleep during the day, they are quiet. The owner might not remember to put the lid on before they go to sleep at night. The next morning, they could wake up to find the cage empty. The hamster will run around the house, eating anything they can find and hiding anywhere. Hamsters are so small and quiet that it can take a while to find them. If you own a hamster, be careful to always keep the lid on the cage!

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While hamsters are great pets, you should be careful because they like to run around and hide. Sometimes, hamster owners will forget to put the lid on the top of the cage. Because hamsters sleep during the day, they are quiet. The owner might not remember to put the lid on before they go to sleep at night. The next morning, they could wake up to find the cage empty. The hamster will run around the house, eating anything they can find and hiding anywhere. Hamsters are so small and quiet that it can take a while to find them. If you own a hamster, be careful to always keep the lid on the cage!

What is the most likely reason the author used this text structure?

• To explain how one thing can cause something else to happen

• To describe something

• To show how two things can be alike and different